This is an interesting matchup for Vanderbilt. Alabama is arguably the hottest team in the country, winning 6 straight games in blowout fashion. Alabama plays at a fast tempo that teams struggle to keep up with. Bama ranks top 15 nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse prefers his group to play at a slow tempo. That said, we expect one of two game scripts to play out here. Either Vandy will be able to make Alabama play at their pace (which should keep this game competitive), or Bama will run Vandy out of the gym and land another blowout victory. Vanderbilt just beat a very good defensive team in Arkansas, and they haven't lost a home game since early December. We like their chances to keep this game within 8 points. Our bet is a half unit on Vandy +8.5.

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