Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt prediction, odds, start time: 2023 SEC Tournament picks, best bets by proven model
The second-seeded Texas A&M Aggies will look to reach their second consecutive SEC title game in a row on Saturday, but standing in the way is the sixth-seeded Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2023 SEC Tournament semifinals. The Commodores (20-13, 11-7 SEC) stunned third-seeded Kentucky 80-73 in the quarterfinals on Friday. Vanderbilt will be seeking its first tournament title since 2012, and third overall. The Aggies (24-8, 15-3), meanwhile, defeated No. 10 Arkansas 67-61 in the quarterfinals, and are looking for their first-ever SEC Tournament title.
The game from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., will tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Vanderbilt is averaging 72.4 points per game, while Texas A&M averages 73.1. The Aggies are 6-point favorites in the latest Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is set at 140. Before locking in any Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
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Now the model has zeroed in on Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M:
- Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M spread: Texas A&M -6
- Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M over/under: 140 points
- Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M money line: Vanderbilt +240, Texas A&M -305
- VAN: The Commodores are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games overall
- TAMU: The Aggies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Texas A&M can cover
Junior forward Henry Coleman III nearly doubled his season average on Friday in the semifinals, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win over Arkansas. It was his second double-double of the year against the Razorbacks and fifth of the season. Coleman has been red hot from the field, connecting on 53.5% of his field goals and 72.5% of his free throws. In 32 games, including 28 starts, he is averaging 9.6 points and 5.7 rebounds.
Also helping power the Aggies is junior forward Julius Marble. Marble is averaging nine points and 4.3 rebounds in 32 games, including 27 starts. The transfer from Michigan State has fit right in at Texas A&M, taking just three games to reach double-figure scoring. He has scored 10 or more points in 15 games, including a season-high 21 points against No. 11 Tennessee in a 68-63 win on Feb. 21.
Why Vanderbilt can cover
Junior guard Tyrin Lawrence helped power the Commodores' upset of Kentucky in the SEC quarterfinals on Friday. He finished with 18 points, four rebounds and two assists. It was his sixth game in a row reaching double-figure scoring. He has scored 10 or more points in 21 games, including one double-double - an 18-point and 10-rebound performance in a 74-71 win over Ole Miss on Feb. 4. In 32 games, including 30 starts, he is averaging 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
Also leading Vanderbilt is senior guard Ezra Manjon, who had a monster game in the win over Kentucky. He scored 25 points, while dishing out three assists. In 33 games, including 21 starts, he is averaging 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Manjon is connecting on 46.5% of his field goals and 70.1% of his free throws.
How to make Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 141 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
