The Vanderbilt Commodores take on the Auburn Tigers in Auburn, Alabama. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Auburn is favored by 3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -170. The total is set at 161.5 points.
Here’s my Vanderbilt vs. Auburn prediction and college basketball picks for February 10, 2026.
Vanderbilt vs Auburn Prediction
My Pick: Auburn -3.5 (Play to -5)
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Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Odds
| Vanderbilt Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 161.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
| Auburn Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 161.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
- Vanderbilt vs Auburn spread: Auburn -3.5
- Vanderbilt vs Auburn over/under: 161.5 points
- Vanderbilt vs Auburn moneyline: Vanderbilt +145, Auburn -170
Vanderbilt vs Auburn College Basketball Betting Preview
Vanderbilt Basketball
Vanderbilt took a beating from Oklahoma in its last game at home. It was another troubling showing from an undermanned Commodores squad.
Vandy is likely without two of its three best guards — Duke Miles and Frankie Collins — once again. Miles is a terrific defender who also averages 16 points per game, while Collins is another strong defensive option.
Without the guards, Vanderbilt has to roll with a three-big lineup. AK Okereke is Vandy’s backup point guard, and he’s a comfortable ball-handler, but he’s not the shooter that Miles is. Next to Okereke is Jalen Washington at 6-foot-10, 230 pounds, but he’s not a shooter.
The same applies to Devin McGlockton, who usually plays a small-ball five role but is less effective at the four due to his limited shooting.
The Commodores only really have two scoring options right now. Tyler Tanner is the go-to guy, leading the team with 18.4 points per game while scoring 37 points on Saturday. Tyler Nickel is the other double-digit scorer, averaging 14 points a night while shooting 45% from deep.
It’s just hard to put faith in Vandy with only two reliable scorers. Can Tyler Harris or Mike James come off the bench and score 10? Sure, but neither is trustworthy enough to assume that happens on a game-by-game basis.
In January, Vanderbilt had a mediocre 6-4 record, despite once being one of the last five unbeaten squads. The Dores' underlying numbers have also taken a nosedive, ranking 34th in offensive efficiency and 30th in defensive efficiency, per Bart Torvik.
Defending the rim is a chore, as they're allowing opponents to shoot 55% on 2s. They're also sending teams to the foul line at a 38% rate in those 10 games.
Auburn Basketball
Auburn has a sour taste in its mouth after losing to its bitter rival — Alabama — in its last game. The Tigers are clearly an NCAA Tournament team, but finding a way to avoid the 8/9 seed line is a top priority for Auburn.
Want to hear a wild stat? Auburn is 10th in offensive efficiency during its 5-5 run in January. For such an elite offense, you'd probably expect the Tigers to shoot a decent percentage from deep. However, Auburn is at 29% from downtown in those 10 games.
How have the Tigers made up for the shooting? Doing all the little things. They turn the ball over just 13.4% of the time, get to the foul line at a 48% rate and grab 38% of their missed shots.
Keyshawn Hall is the main reason for Auburn's consistent scoring, leading the team with 21 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He also ranks top-30 in free-throw rate and shoots 39% from deep. Hall could be the SEC Player of the Year, and this matchup is advantageous for him.
The reality for the shooting issues is that Tahaad Pettiford has to get it rolling. On Saturday, Pettiford scored 25 and hit three 3s against Bama. We'll see if that's a springboard for future performances for Pettiford.
On the defensive end, Auburn is allowing teams to shoot 35.8% from deep this season. Things have only gotten worse, as opponents are drilling 39% from 3 against the Tigers in their last 10 games.
Defense won't be their strength, though. They rank 69th in defensive efficiency, per KenPom. It's just about getting enough stops for their offense to get in gear.
Vanderbilt vs. Auburn Betting Analysis
I'll lay the 3.5 with Auburn.
I could see this one getting a bit ugly for Vanderbilt. The backcourt injury issues will hinder Vandy's ability to expose Auburn's defensive hardships.
Plus, I expect the Tigers to draw fouls all day against a defense that constantly hacks. Hall could go for 30+ and reach the foul line double-digit times.
My Pick: Auburn -3.5 (Play to -5)
