Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Basketball Odds

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The Wildcats will play the Commodores on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kentucky and Vanderbilt are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Kentucky currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Vanderbilt is 98.33.
  • Away Kentucky - Kentucky starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt meets Kentucky boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Kentucky currently ranks 2nd (0.714) in the SEC Conference, with Vanderbilt now standing 3rd (0.571) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Kentucky has a 0.700 overall win percentage, with Vanderbilt matching up with a 0.850 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Kentucky currently possesses 14-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt has tallied a 17-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Kentucky faces off against Vanderbilt on January 27th, 2026.

Kentucky has a 14-6 overall record, while Vanderbilt boasts a 17-3 standing. Importance of conference records for tournament seeds. Kentucky: 5-2 SEC, Vanderbilt: 4-3 SEC. Kentucky has won 5 straight, Vanderbilt won their last game. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Wildcats at Commodores Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Kentucky		Favorite

Vanderbilt
+6.5 -110 BetMGM
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-6.5 -110 BetMGM
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Vanderbilt has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kentucky has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
157.5 o -110 BetMGM
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157.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 157.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Kentucky		Favorite

Vanderbilt
+225 BetMGM
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-285 BetMGM
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Vanderbilt is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on Vanderbilt at BetMGM. Kentucky is the +225 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $225 on Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026?

Vanderbilt is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026?

The best over line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026?

Vanderbilt is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Kentucky
Vanderbilt
1/27/26 9:00pm EST
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Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Vanderbilt favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kentucky at Vanderbilt Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Kentucky
Vanderbilt
First to 5 Points
1/27/26 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
First to 10 Points
1/27/26 9:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
First to 15 Points
1/27/26 9:00pm EST
+125-175Bet
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Game to Overtime
1/27/26 9:00pm EST
Yes +850No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kentucky, Vanderbilt
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#18 Vanderbilt18-30.85710-15-25-3+20.625W2
Kentucky14-70.66711-22-35-3+20.625L1

Kentucky & Vanderbilt Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Kentucky Championship Odds
2025-26 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Vanderbilt Championship Odds
2025-26 Vanderbilt NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Kentucky & Vanderbilt Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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