Vanderbilt is ranked in the top 25 to begin the 2026-27 campaign after a breakout second season under coach Mark Byington.
The Commodores reached their second NCAA tournament in as many years, and they earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament before they were bounced in the second round by No. 4-seeded Nebraska. They'll begin the new season at home against Bellarmine, which is led by a second-year coach in Doug Davenport.
The Knights are coming off a 13-19 season that saw them bounced in the quarterfinals of the ASUN tournament.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of FanDuel.
Vanderbilt vs. Bellarmine game odds:
All college basketball odds via FanDuel
- Spread: Vanderbilt -36.5 (-110), Bellarmine +36.5 (-110)
- Money Line: Vanderbilt -100000, Bellarmine +8000
- Over-Under: Over 159.5 (-110), Under 159.5 (-110)
Vanderbilt vs. Bellarmine prediction, pick:
Vandy should have the pieces to contend
in the SEC once again. Guard Tyler Tanner is one of the best returning backcourt players in the country, while the 'Dores also added a solid backcourt transfer in Ace Glass from Washington State. Missouri transfer T.O. Barrett, who should contribute this year but was limited during the preseason, is expected to be available.
Bellarmine returns a solid backcourt in Tyler Doyle and Kenyon Goodin, but it lacks proven players in the front court. I think Vanderbilt may just be able to bully it in this one.
Prediction: Vanderbilt 95, Bellarmine 54
Best Bet: Vanderbilt -36.5
Vanderbilt vs. Bellarmine channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Stream: SECN+
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