Predictions, Prop Bets, and Odds for Missouri vs Vanderbilt on March 1st

• The #14 Missouri Tigers travel to Nashville, Tennessee to face the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday
• Vanderbilt has won consecutive games, while Missouri still has a chance for the SEC Tournament two, three, or four seed
• See the Missouri vs Vanderbilt odds, player props, and betting predictions for Mar 1, below

Tied with Tennessee for the fourth spot in the SEC, the #14 Missouri Tigers (21-5, 3-5 away, 10-5 SEC, 17-11 ATS) travel to Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday evening looking to keep pace in the upper tier of the SEC.

Facing the Vanderbilt Commodores (19-9, 16-1 home, 7-8 SEC, 17-11 ATS) at Memorial Gymnasium at 6:00 pm ET will not be easy. The Tigers are 2.5-point road favorites in Saturday’s college basketball odds. 

Missouri vs Vanderbilt Odds

Missouri is only a -140 favorite on the moneyline, which amounts to a 58.33% implied win probability. The Commodores counter as a +116 road underdogs (46.3% implied win probability). The game total is up to 157.5 with at an even -110. 

Odds as of March 1, 2025, at Caesars Sportsbook. Check out our Caesars Sportsbook review, and browse Missouri sports betting apps ahead of the official launch.

Tigers vs Commodores Analysis

Missouri suffered from a bit of a letdown earlier in the week. The Tigers dropped a tough road game to Arkansas after beating No. 6 Alabama in a wild 110-98 affair. Vanderbilt held off Mississippi 77-72 at home then edged No. 12 ranked Texas A&M 86-84. Nothing seems to come easy in the SEC sometimes.

The Tigers are 2-2 in their previous four road games. A road win against a tough Vanderbilt team would go a long way to securing a higher seed. It would make that March 8th regular-season finale against Kentucky mean something. 

Missouri went off at home in their last outing in a 101-71 rout of South Carolina. 

Like we mentioned above, Vanderbilt knows what is at stake and has a chance to get to .500 in conference play. 

The Commodores have won consecutive games and edged the Aggies behind a game-high 21 from Tyler Nickel and 16 off the bench from MJ Collins. 

Vanderbilt goes as much as eight deep sometimes with seven players playing 19+ minutes in their last game. Only Nickel played over 30 minutes. 

Missouri vs Vanderbilt Predictions

Simply, this game expects to be quite a tussle as the lines and numbers have moved considerably. The game total alone has moved between 154.5 to 159.5 while the spread has been around 1.5 to 3 points. Both teams are battle-tested because it is the SEC. However, keep in mind that anything can happen in the SEC. Vanderbilt has beaten Tennessee and Kentucky at home.

Yes, the Tigers score points with the best of them. Missouri averages 84.3 points per game (7th in the nation). Also, the Dennis Gates squad carries the fifth-best offensive rating. Pace comes in bunches and so can the points. Any team can get tripped up in the SEC. Missouri found that out against Arkansas.  

Heading to Nashville is not as easy as it used to be. However, the Tigers figure to come out with a win and cover by a slim margin on Saturday. 

Missouri vs Vanderbilt picks:

• Missouri -2.5 points (-110) at Bet365
• Nickel over 9.5 points (-105)

Missouri vs Vanderbilt Player Props

Missouri vs Vanderbilt player props from Bet365 on Mar 1. Claim the best sportsbook promos for Saturday’s college basketball slate. 

The Missouri vs Vanderbilt player props feature five Commodores and three Tigers) with a point total between 8.5 and 17.5, led by Jason Edwards (17.2 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG) at 15.5 O/U. Two Commodores – Jaylen Carry (8.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 0.9 APG) and Devin McGlockton (10.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.0 APG) – have the two-highest rebound totals at 8.5 and 5.5.

Caleb Grill (13.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.1 APG) and Mark Mitchell (13.7 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.9 APG) have the highest point totals on the Missouri side at 14.5 and 13.5. 

On March 1st, the Missouri Tigers will face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. As both teams look to secure a crucial win in the SEC conference, fans and bettors alike are eager to see how the game will unfold.

In terms of predictions, Missouri comes into the game as the favorite, boasting a 14-13 overall record compared to Vanderbilt’s 13-13 record. The Tigers have been playing solid basketball as of late, winning three of their last five games, while the Commodores have struggled, losing four of their last five.

When it comes to prop bets, there are several intriguing options to consider. One prop bet to watch is the over/under on total points scored in the game. Given Missouri’s strong defense and Vanderbilt’s inconsistent offense, the under may be a smart play in this matchup.

Another prop bet to keep an eye on is the first team to score 10 points. Missouri has been known to start games strong, while Vanderbilt has had a tendency to fall behind early. Putting money on Missouri to reach 10 points first could be a profitable bet.

In terms of odds, Missouri is currently listed as a 5-point favorite over Vanderbilt. This means that if you bet on Missouri to win, they would need to win by at least 6 points in order for your bet to cash. On the other hand, if you bet on Vanderbilt to cover the spread, they would need to either win the game outright or lose by less than 5 points.

Overall, this matchup between Missouri and Vanderbilt is shaping up to be an exciting one for both fans and bettors. With predictions favoring Missouri and several intriguing prop bets to consider, this game is sure to provide plenty of excitement and opportunities for those looking to get in on the action.