Vanderbilt vs. McNeese Odds
| Vanderbilt Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -120 | 148.5 -115o / -105u | -690 |
| McNeese State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -102 | 148.5 -115o / -105u | +490 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Vanderbilt will take on McNeese in Round 1 of the South region. Here's everything you need to know about Vanderbilt vs. McNeese odds, spread and more.
Vanderbilt opened as an 11.5-point favorite over McNeese in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 148.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 5-seeded Vanderbilt and No. 12-seeded McNeese match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Vanderbilt vs. McNeese Analysis
McNeese State drew a horrible matchup.
I know Vanderbilt had some up-and-down games against full-court pressure, namely against Memphis in November — but that wasn’t a lasting issue.
The Commodores have elite guard play with Tyler Tanner and Duke Miles. The team boasted an elite 13% turnover rate.
That’ll bode well against McNeese State. The Cowboys lead the country with a 24% defensive turnover rate, relentlessly pressing.
Once Vandy breaks the pressure, it can use its 35% 3-point percentage to light up the Cowboys from deep.
I can’t see McNeese State scoring much in the half-court. Shooting is an issue as the Cowboys hit only 31.9% of their 3s.
An underrated stat to look at is Vanderbilt’s offensive rebounding. The Commodores aren’t a great offensive rebounding team, but McNeese State is one of the nation’s worst defensive rebounding teams.
With a bigger lineup featuring AK Okereke and Devin McGlockton, the Commodores should generate second-chance opportunities and slow McNeese down.
— Sean Paul
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
