Vanderbilt Commodores vs Memphis Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/17

The Vanderbilt Commodores, ranked #13, are set to play the Memphis Tigers at the FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2. The Commodores, hailing from the Southeastern Conference, have been strong this season with a 10-0 record. Memphis, representing the American Athletic Conference, will host the game. The Tigers have had a tougher season with a record of 4-5. Despite being the underdog, the Tigers will look to use their home-court advantage against the Commodores.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Memphis Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Memphis Tigers
  • Venue: FedExForum, Memphis TN
  • Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Vanderbilt Commodores Spread: -7.5 (-112)
  • Memphis Tigers Spread: +7.5 (-112)
  • Vanderbilt Commodores MoneyLine: -350
  • Memphis Tigers MoneyLine: +270
  • Over/Under: 159.5

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are having a strong season. They hold a perfect 10-0 record. In the Southeastern Conference, they are ranked 13th in the AP poll.

The Commodores are effective offensively. They score 95.4 points per game, ranking 5th in the nation. Their field goal percentage is 51.6%, placing them 16th overall.

Key players like Tyler Nickel and Tyler Tanner are contributing well. Nickel averages 15 points per game, while Tanner scores 15.8 points per game. The team’s defense can improve, as they average 20.8 fouls per game.

Memphis Tigers Team Preview

The Memphis Tigers have shown varied performance in their recent games. They recently lost to Louisville Cardinals by 26 points, with a score of 73-99. Hasan Abdul Hakim led the team with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

In their game against the Baylor Bears, the Tigers secured a victory with a score of 78-71. Zach Davis played a key role, scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The team showed strong field goal shooting at 41.2%.

Against the New Orleans Privateers, the Tigers won with a score of 86-70. Dug McDaniel contributed significantly with 11 points and 10 assists. The Tigers’ effective shooting was highlighted by a 49.3% field goal percentage.

BTB Betting Pick

Vanderbilt is favored by 7.5 points against Memphis. Vanderbilt scores 95.4 points per game, while Memphis scores 75.7. The Commodores have a strong shooting percentage, ranking 16th in the nation. Given their offensive power, Vanderbilt is likely to cover the spread. A projected score of Vanderbilt 92, Memphis 75 supports this pick.

The total for the game is set at 159.5 points. Vanderbilt’s high-scoring offense and Memphis’s lower output suggest the total might be high. With a projected total score of 167, taking the over seems reasonable. Vanderbilt’s offensive stats indicate they can push the game over the set line.