Vanderbilt Commodores vs Ole Miss Rebels Picks and Prediction for Saturday January 31 2026
Use Code WWWC The No. 18 Vanderbilt Commodores, riding an impressive 18-3 overall record and 5-3 mark in SEC play this season, are hitting the road to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels come into the game at 11-9 overall and 3-4 in conference matchups. Vanderbilt is hoping to add another strong win away from home to their résumé, looking to make a statement in this SEC showdown. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss Game Information
- January 31, 2026
- 8:30pm EST
- The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
- SEC Network
Ole Miss Form & Recent Results
Ole Miss heads into this matchup hoping to get back on track after dropping their last two games, though they’ve managed to win three of their previous five. In their most recent contest, a 72-63 road loss to Kentucky in Lexington, AJ Storr led the Rebels in scoring with 20 points, giving them a strong offensive presence. Corey Chest made an impact on the boards with 10 rebounds, while Ilias Kamardine contributed with 4 assists, helping to keep the offense moving. Despite these individual efforts, Ole Miss struggled a bit from downtown, shooting just 33% from three-point range, and they turned the ball over 10 times, making it tough to keep up with Kentucky.
AJ Storr has established himself as the Rebels’ top scorer so far this season, averaging a solid 13.9 points per game. Malik Dia isn’t far behind, putting up an average of 13.7 points and leading the team in rebounding as well, with a notable 6.7 rebounds per game. Ilias Kamardine has been the main facilitator, averaging 4.1 assists and ensuring the ball moves efficiently on offense. Over their last five games, Ole Miss has posted an average of 74 points, but when looking at their best outings, they’re an impressive 7-3 in games where they average 78.5 points scored. As they prepare to host a red-hot Vanderbilt team in Oxford, the Rebels are eager to end their skid, aiming to avoid what would be their fifth conference loss of the season.
Vanderbilt Form & Recent Results
Vanderbilt comes into this game ranked eighteenth in the latest AP Poll, riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak even though they’ve dropped three of their last five matchups. On Tuesday night, they put together a commanding 80-55 home victory over Kentucky. Tyler Tanner led the charge with an impressive 19 points and 5 assists, making an impact on both ends of the floor, while Devin McGlockton grabbed 12 rebounds to help control the glass. The Commodores were sharp offensively in that game, shooting 40% from the field and 38% from behind the line, and converting 80% of their free throws. Their ability to limit turnovers, just nine all game, and dominate the boards with 43 rebounds allowed them to lead for virtually the entire game.
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Over the course of the season, Tyler Tanner has been the offensive centerpiece for Vanderbilt, averaging a team-high 17.5 points per game. Duke Miles has been a steady second option, adding 16.6 points per game, while Devin McGlockton leads the team in rebounding with an average of seven boards per game. Tanner is also the squad’s top playmaker, dishing out an average of 5.2 assists each game. Defensively, the team has struggled at times, giving up an average of 76.4 points in their last five games. However, their offense seems to have found its rhythm again in their past two matchups. Standing at 5-2 on the road this season and averaging a strong 83.3 points in away games, the Commodores hope to keep their momentum alive as they aim for a sixth road win, and their sixth conference victory, when they face Ole Miss on Saturday night.
Key Stats
- Vanderbilt Commodores this season: 49% field goal percentage, 37.0 rebounds, 17.8 assists, 5.3 blocks, 9.2 steals per game
- Ole Miss Rebels this season: 44% field goal percentage, 35.8 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 4.7 blocks, 7.0 steals per game
Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss Picks and Prediction
Vanderbilt’s offense has been firing on all cylinders recently, putting up an impressive average of 84 points over their last two games. If Ole Miss wants to protect their home court and even out their conference record, they’ll need their defense to come out strong from the opening tip. With Vanderbilt heating up at this point in the season, Ole Miss can’t afford a slow start on the defensive end. Final Score Prediction, Vanderbilt Commodores win 75-72.
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