Who's Playing

Tennessee @ Vanderbilt

Current Records: Tennessee 19-4; Vanderbilt 11-12

What to Know

The #6 Tennessee Volunteers are 13-3 against the Vanderbilt Commodores since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Wednesday. The Volunteers and Vanderbilt will face off in an SEC battle at 7 p.m. ET at Memorial Gym. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

Tennessee came out on top in a nail-biter against the Auburn Tigers this past Saturday, sneaking past 46-43. Tennessee's guard Josiah-Jordan James filled up the stat sheet, posting a double-double on 15 points and 14 rebounds.

Speaking of close games: things were close when Vanderbilt and the Ole Miss Rebels clashed this past Saturday, but Vanderbilt ultimately edged out the opposition 74-71. Vanderbilt's forward Liam Robbins was one of the most active players for the team, dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards along with seven blocks.

The Volunteers are the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

The wins brought Tennessee up to 19-4 and the Commodores to 11-12. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Tennessee have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 34.30%, which places them first in college basketball. Less enviably, Vanderbilt has only been able to knock down 41.70% percent of their shots, which is the 32nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Vanderbilt.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Memorial Gym -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $69.00

Odds

The Volunteers are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Commodores, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Tennessee have won 13 out of their last 16 games against Vanderbilt.

  • Jan 10, 2023 - Tennessee 77 vs. Vanderbilt 68
  • Feb 12, 2022 - Tennessee 73 vs. Vanderbilt 64
  • Jan 18, 2022 - Tennessee 68 vs. Vanderbilt 60
  • Feb 24, 2021 - Tennessee 70 vs. Vanderbilt 58
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Tennessee 81 vs. Vanderbilt 61
  • Feb 18, 2020 - Tennessee 65 vs. Vanderbilt 61
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Tennessee 66 vs. Vanderbilt 45
  • Feb 19, 2019 - Tennessee 58 vs. Vanderbilt 46
  • Jan 23, 2019 - Tennessee 88 vs. Vanderbilt 83
  • Jan 23, 2018 - Tennessee 67 vs. Vanderbilt 62
  • Jan 09, 2018 - Tennessee 92 vs. Vanderbilt 84
  • Feb 22, 2017 - Vanderbilt 67 vs. Tennessee 56
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Tennessee 87 vs. Vanderbilt 75
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Tennessee 67 vs. Vanderbilt 65
  • Mar 01, 2016 - Vanderbilt 86 vs. Tennessee 69
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Vanderbilt 88 vs. Tennessee 74