The Vanderbilt Commodores are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory under first-year coach Mark Byington. But can Vandy parlay that into the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017?
Thanks to their play early this season against ranked competition, the Commodores were considered a likely tournament team by several operators who offer Tennessee sports betting promos. But Byington’s team has dropped four of their last five while playing in the nation’s toughest conference.
With Selection Sunday nearing, BetTennessee is watching Vandy’s hoops team and the likelihood they make March Madness.
Percentage Chance | Odds | |
Yes | 64.9% | -185 |
No | 35.1% | +185 |
These odds are exclusive to BetTennesee.com; you won’t see them at licensed Tennessee sports betting operators, such as Fanatics Tennessee Sportsbook.
Being in the Southeastern Conference can be considered a blessing and a curse. It gives the Commodores the opportunity for several more signature wins to increase their chances. However, it also means a long losing streak could put them on the wrong side of the bubble. The club has dropped consecutive games to No. 1 Auburn, No. 5 Tennessee and No. 17 Kentucky.
Vandy has 5 SEC regular-season games left for Tennessee sports betting action.
Vandy doesn’t need to run the table by any stretch to get consideration for an at-large bid. For what it’s worth, BetMGM Tennessee Sportsbook gives Vanderbilt +25000 odds to win the conference regular season title.
The Commodores probably need to finish SEC play 8-10 or better to be considered. They currently stand 5-8 in the SEC (17-9 overall). However, KenPom.com only has Vanderbilt favored three of its remaining regular-season games.
While several sportsbooks previously had Vandy as a bubble team, they have taken them off those boards. That’s an indication the oddsmakers believe they will make it. That said, they will be considered a heavy underdog to make a long run in March. At FanDuel Tennessee Sportsbook, the Commodores’ odds to win it all are +20000.
USA Today photo by Steve Roberts
Currently, we give Vanderbilt a 64.9% chance to make the NCAA March Madness Tournament in 2025. Their odds are set at -185.
The Vanderbilt men's basketball team last made the NCAA Tournament in 2017 under Head Coach Bryce Drew. The last two seasons the Commodores finished their season in the NIT quarterfinals.
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