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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

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The Alabama Crimson Tide are travelling to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Ahead of this important SEC matchup, here is a look at how to watch the game, as well as predictions from BPI and KenPom.

How to watch Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

Tip-off: 8:30 P.M. ET

Location: Memorial Gym, Nashville, Tennessee

Channel: ESPN

Vegas odds

Alabama is an 8.5-point favorite over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 155.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Alabama

Predicted point differential: 10.8

Win probability (for the Crimson Tide): 82.7%

Matchup quality: 77.3

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index, or BPI, is an analytical tool that measures the strength of teams and uses that to predict future outcomes. ESPN’s BPI has Alabama vs Vanderbilt as the ninth-highest-rated game on Tuesday, in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Alabama 82, Vanderbilt 72

Win probability (for the Crimson Tide): 82%

KenPom is another analytical tool that provides predictions and analysis in college basketball. KenPom agrees with ESPN, projecting Alabama to beat Vanderbilt.

More on Alabama vs Vanderbilt

On paper, Alabama is a clear favorite in this game against Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide are one of the best teams in the country, coming into this game at 15-2 overall, they expect to be able to roll in and take care of business against a 9-8 Commodores team.

The Crimson Tide have tons of players who are able to score and are coming off a 106-66 win over a talented LSU team. The Commodores can score too, but it’s going to be difficult for them to keep up.

At the same time, Alabama will likely be distracted coming into this game. Darius Miles, a member of the Crimson Tide team, was arrested over the weekend on a capital murder charge. Meanwhile, head coach Nate Oats has tried to support his players in what is a difficult time. Miles, for his part, insists that he is innocent.