The SEC appears set to dominate the college basketball landscape this year, with another significant match up on hand this Tuesday as the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Both teams hold a record of 15-3, making this encounter crucial.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In the latest betting odds from SportsLine, the Tide are favored by 12 points, with the total points set at 168.5.

Alabama Overview

Head coach Nate Oats has established Alabama as a formidable force in college basketball, securing places in four consecutive NCAA tournaments. The team leads Division I in scoring with an average of 90.2 points per game. Mark Sears, back from an All-American season, leads the SEC in scoring, contributing to Alabama’s success.

“The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 11 of the 2024-25 season on a 195-134 betting roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to 2023.”

The model has a projected total of 162 points combined for this matchup, indicating significant high-scoring potential.

Vanderbilt Insights

Vanderbilt displayed impressive form recently, pulling off a surprising victory against Tennessee with a score of 76-75. Under coach Mark Byington, the Commodores are showing resilience and an increase in competitive spirit, with Jaylen Carey and Jason Edwards being key contributors in their latest outings.

Alabama has dominated recent head-to-head encounters, winning the last three games against Vanderbilt while covering the spread in two out of three meetings. Stay tuned for predictions and detailed analysis leading up to game day.