NCAAB · November 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
BELLARMINE KNIGHTS @ VANDY
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Matchup Analysis
Vanderbilt opens at home as the ranked favorite
Vanderbilt is No. 24 and opens against Bellarmine at Memorial Gymnasium Monday at 6 p.m. Central.
SourceTanner gives Vanderbilt a proven lead guard
Tyler Tanner returns after averaging 19.5 points and 5.1 assists last season and earning preseason All-SEC first-team honors.
SourceVanderbilt’s rotation remains a question
After the Miami exhibition, coach Mark Byington said the rotations were unsettled; Ace Glass scored 19 points and Chandler Bing had 18.
SourceTwo Vanderbilt forwards are injury watch items
T.O. Barrett and Gabe Nesmith sat out but warmed up in the Miami exhibition, and both were expected to be available against Bellarmine.
SourceBellarmine starts a demanding road stretch
Bellarmine opens a three-game road stretch in Nashville before trips to Indiana and Miami (Ohio).
SourceGoodin and Doyle are experienced options for the Knights
Kenyon Goodin and Tyler Doyle are returning guards expected to take on larger roles; they averaged 11.6 and 10.0 points, respectively, last season.
SourceVanderbilt’s exhibition defense is a point to monitor
Vanderbilt allowed 109 points and 58% shooting in its Miami exhibition, a preseason warning sign.
SourcePick Ideas
Bellarmine plus the points
If Bellarmine +32 remains available, a small Knights spread lean is reasonable because Vanderbilt would need to win by at least 33 to cover.
Cautious under lean
At 156.5, consider a small under lean rather than assuming both teams sustain efficient scoring for a full game; recheck the total before betting.
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