SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsOdds ComparisonConsensus PicksMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsOdds ComparisonConsensus PicksTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Odds Comparison
  • Consensus Picks
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NCAAB Picks
  3. Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Sat 7:30 PM ET
Texas Tech Red Raiders logo
Texas Tech
Red Raiders76
5-2
versus
Vanderbilt Commodores logo
Vanderbilt
Commodores54
1-4
Final
Team12T
Texas Tech Red Raiders334376
Vanderbilt Commodores252954
NCAAB · Texas Tech Red Raiders at Vanderbilt Commodores

Your Picks on Texas Tech vs Vanderbilt

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

Texas Tech Red Raiders Face Off Against Vanderbilt Commodores in Exciting Match-Up This Saturday

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, TX

Article updated Dec 16, 1:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday, the Red Raiders of Texas Tech and the Commodores of Vanderbilt are set to face off in an exciting match-up at 7.30 pm ET in Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX.

Game outlook

This Saturday, the Red Raiders of Texas Tech and the Commodores of Vanderbilt are set to face off in an exciting match-up at 7.30 pm ET in Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Texas Tech (7-2 SU, 3-6 ATS, and 5-4 O/U) have been on a winning streak as of late winning four of the past five overall, while Vanderbilt (4-5 SU, 3-6 ATS, and 3-5-1 O/U) have only picked up one win in the last month. The Red Raiders have been favored by 8 at opening but the line has been consistent.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Raiders -385 | Commodores +290

Spread: Red Raiders -8 (-110) | Commodores +8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 79%.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Vanderbilt is paced by senior guard Ezra Manjon who averages 16.1 points and 3.9 assists per game, supported by Tyrin Lawrence (13.2 PPG and 4.6 RPG), Ven-Allen Lubin (12.2 PPG and 6.4 RPG), and Evan Taylor (10.4 PPG). The Commodores have a limited offense, averaging 70.0 points per game (283rd) and shooting 40.7% (323rd) from the field, including 30.5% (284th) from beyond the arc, and 71.1% (178th) from the free-throw line. The Commodores have a weak defense, surrendering 72.7 points per game (225th) with opponents shooting 45.2% (287th) from the field, 39.5% (355th) from three-point distance, and collecting 31.2 rebounds per game (169th). KenPom ranks Vandy 206th in the nation with an offensive and defensive efficiency rating of 151 and 274 respectively, and a tempo (schedule-adjusted) of 297.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

Vanderbilt Commodores Analysis

Texas Tech is led by senior guard Joe Toussaint, who averages 14.7 points and 3.9 assists per game, with support from sophomore guard Pop Isaacs (13.6 PPG), senior forward Devan Cambridge (10.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG), and sophomore guard Darrion Williams (10.0 PPG and 7.7 RPG). KenPom rates the Red Raiders as the 50th-best team in the NCAA, with an offensive efficiency rank of 68th, defensive efficiency rank of 48th, and a tempo rank of 225th (schedule-adjusted). To sum up, Texas Tech is a strong team, with a power ranking of 50, offensive efficiency of 68th, defensive efficiency of 48th, and a tempo rank of 225th. They average 75.6 points per game and give up 66.8 points game defensively. Their opponents shoot 41.9 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from deep, with average rebounds per game of 34.9 and 29.9 respectively. Texas Tech Red Raiders have a power ranking of 50 and average 75.6 points per game (166th). They shoot 43.6 percent from the field (240th) and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line (31st). Defensively, they give up 66.8 points per game (84th) and their opponents shoot 41.9 percent from the field (142nd) and 32.6 percent from deep (191st). Their offensive efficiency rank is 68th, defensive efficiency is 48th, and tempo rank is 225th (schedule-adjusted). Senior guard Joe Toussaint averages 14.7 points and 3.9 assists per game, with other notable players being sophomore guard Pop Isaacs (13.6 PPG), senior forward Devan Cambridge (10.5 PPG and 4.5 RPG), and sophomore guard Darrion Williams (10.0 PPG and 7.7 RPG). Texas Tech averages 34.9 rebounds per game offensively and 29.9 defensively, with 11.44 offensive assists and 11.44 defensive assists per game.

Texas Tech: An Impressive Team Taking On Vanderbilt's Tough Defenses

The Red Raiders have demonstrated impressive offensive and defensive efficiency, both ranked within the top 70. This is indicative of an admirable team that could prove successful on Saturday. Vanderbilt has comparatively weaker abilities, scoring 74th in defensive efficiency and allowing opponents to shoot near 60 percent at the rim and 40 percent from beyond the arc while blocking only 5.6 percent of shots around the basket. Texas Tech may not have the most efficient offense, however, they are 31st in free throws and 49th in defensive efficiency, putting Vanderbilt in a challenging circumstance.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#TexasTechRedRaiders#VanderbiltCommodores

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Red Raiders vs Commodores archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Red Raiders vs Commodores matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Texas Tech Red Raiders-385 → -350Moved
  • Moneyline · Vanderbilt Commodores+290 → +275Moved
  • Spread · Texas Tech Red Raiders-8 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Vanderbilt Commodores+8 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Texas Tech Red Raiders
5-2 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vanderbilt Commodores
1-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-16T06:21:26.490Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 76-54

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Vanderbilt Commodores 76-54 on December 16, 2023, a 22-point decision in the series. Texas Tech Red Raiders' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Texas Tech Red Raiders -7.5 (-110) spread, Texas Tech Red Raiders covered, while the 130 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonTotal · Under 140.5 (-110)Win
  • SfdanTotal · Under 140.5 (-110)Win
  • MiamimikeSpread · Vanderbilt Commodores +8.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 140.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Texas Tech Red Raiders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Texas Tech Red Raiders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Vanderbilt Commodores +7.5 (-110)Loss