Vanderbilt vs Texas Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/14/2026, 09:49 AM ET

Vanderbilt vs Texas Information

The Vanderbilt Commodores end a2 game homestand on Wednesday night with a game in Austin, inside the Moody Center, at 9:00 PM against the Texas Longhorns. Vanderbilt is the 10th-ranked team in the nation, undefeated through 16 games, following an 11-point home victory over LSU in their last outing. The Texas Longhorns return home Wednesday night with ten wins and six losses overall following the four-point upset road victory against Alabama last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Vanderbilt Preview

The Vanderbilt offense has been a smoke show this season, scoring 93 points on 50% from the floor. Defensively, Vanderbilt has been elite as well, holding opponents to 72.1 points per game through 16 games this season. Tyler Tanner leads the Vanderbilt offense this season, averaging 17.2 points and 5.4 assists per game. Duke Miles averages 17.2 points, and Tyler Nickel is third on the team, averaging 15 points per game. Devin McGlockton is 4th on the team, averaging 10.4 points, to go along with the team-leading 7.4 rebounds per game.

Texas Preview

Offensively, Texas is rolling this season, averaging 87.8 points on 49% shooting from the floor, and scored 92 points in their most recent victory. Defensively, Texas has been strong enough, allowing 75.1 points per game this season, but it gave up an average of 93 points in its last two losses. Dailyn Swain leads the Texas offense this season, averaging 15.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. Matas Vokietaitis is second on the team with 14.8 points, while Jordan Pope averages a third-best 13.1 points per game. Tramon Mark is averaging 12.9 points per game, good enough for 4th on the team.

Vanderbilt vs Texas Prediction

Vanderbilt is rolling coming into Wednesday night and will continue that trend against a good Texas team. The Commodores are stronger on both sides of the ball and will continue their hot streak in this matchup. Take Vanderbilt to make the plays down the stretch to pull away, leading to the wind and cover on the road to remain undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Vanderbilt Commodores win and cover 89-76.

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