Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Alabama Crimson Tide will be on the road Wednesday night, with the game in Nashville, TN, at Memorial Gymnasium at 9:00 PM against the Vanderbilt Commodores, and we have you ready to roll with our Alabama vs Vanderbilt prediction. Alabama comes into Wednesday night ranked 13th in the nation with 11 wins and 3 losses. The Vanderbilt Commodores are the 11th-ranked team in the country, undefeated through 14 games. Alabama comes into Wednesday on a four-game winning streak following the 15-point home victory against Kentucky in their last outing. The Vanderbilt orders come in on Wednesday night, running hot after a 12-point win on the road against South Carolina. Read more about this Alabama vs Vanderbilt prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Alabama looks to stay hot
The Alabama Crimson Tide comes into Wednesday running hot, ranked #13 in the nation with 11 wins and 3 losses overall, riding a 4-game winning streak after a double-digit home victory against Kentucky to start 2026. The Alabama offense has been one of the best in the country this season, averaging 94.1 points per game overall, and the Crimson Tide averages 96.75 points per game during their recent four-game winning streak. Defensively, Alabama has been mediocre, holding opponents to 81.8 points per game this season. The offense rolled up against Kentucky last time out, pouring in 89 points on 46% from the floor, and the Crimson Tide knocked down 15 3-pointers. Defensively, Alabama was the better team, giving up to 74 points on 42% shooting from the floor. Alabama won the battle on the boards by four and forced 12 turnovers in the win. Aden Holloway led the way for the Alabama offense with 26 points and five assists on 11 shots.
Labaron Phillon Jr. leads the Alabama offense this season with 21.5 points and 5.4 assists per game. Aden Holloway is 2nd on the roster, averaging 18.4 points, while Amari Allen averages 10.6 points to go along with the team-leading 7.3 rebounds. Latrell Wrightsell is also averaging 10.6 points per game this season for Alabama, but has played just nine times. Taylor Bol Bowen averages 9.3 points per game in just under 22 minutes per contest.
Key Injury Report for Alabama:
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- Taylor Bol Bowen (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Aiden Sherrell (Questionable) – Lower Body
- Davion Hannah (Questionable)-Undisclosed
- Collins Onyejiaka (Out)- Undisclosed
Vanderbilt looks to crack the top 10
The Vanderbilt Commodores are one of the hottest teams in the country coming into Wednesday, ranked #11, undefeated through 14 games after a double-digit road victory against South Carolina. The Vanderbilt offense is rolling this season, averaging 93.4 points per game overall. Defensively, Vanderbilt has been just as stout, holding opponents to 70.7 points per game this season, and the Commodores have allowed only 66.5 points per game during their last five wins. The Vanderbilt defense carried them to their most recent victory, holding South Carolina to 71 points on 43% from the floor. The Vanderbilt offense appeared the better team, scoring 83 points on 51% shooting from the floor and 43% from beyond the arc. Vanderbilt convincingly won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 7 turnovers in the win. Tyler Tanner led the Vanderbilt offense against South Carolina with 19 points and 14 assists on nine shots. Devin McGlockton chipped in heavily last time out with 15 points on 13 shots, while Tyler Nickel poured in 16 points in 28 minutes. AK Okereke was second on the team with 17 points in 30 minutes of action. Jalen Washington led the way up the Vanderbilt bench with 10 points in 20 minutes.
Duke Miles leads the Vanderbilt offense this season as one of five players in double digits, averaging 17.1 points per game. Tyler Tanner is second on the team, averaging 16.2 points, and leads the team in dishing out 5.5 assists. Tyler Nickel averages 14.9 points, and Jalen Washington is averaging 10.1 points per game. Devin McGlockton averages 10.9 points and leads Vanderbilt, pulling in seven rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for Vanderbilt:
- Duke Miles (Questionable) – Illness
- Frankie Collins (Out) – Knee
- George Kimble (Out) - Knee
Alabama vs Vanderbilt Pick
Alabama vs Vanderbilt Spread Pick
- Vanderbilt Commodores ATS
Both teams are playing fantastic basketball coming into Wednesday, but Vanderbilt is the better team. The numbers are undefeated through 14 games played and will continue that streak in this matchup. Look for Vanderbilt to lean on their elite defense and home fans on Wednesday night. Take The Commodores to the job on both sides of the ball as they get the win and cover at home to remain undefeated and get their second SEC title at the end of the year.
Alabama vs Vanderbilt Over/Under Pick
- Over
Both teams scored the ball exceptionally well, and that will continue on Wednesday. Look for a shootout between two of the top teams in the country in this matchup. Look for both teams to get everything they want offensively, as each average over 90 points per game this season. Take the over on Wednesday night in Nashville as two top 15 teams square off in SEC action.
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