NCAAB · Final

Florida Gators Edge Vanderbilt Commodores in Close Contest

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Memorial Gymnasium (TN)

Florida Gators 98, Vanderbilt Commodores 94, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Florida Gators beat Vanderbilt Commodores 98-94 at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 98-94 at Memorial Gymnasium in Tennessee. This victory marks an important win for Florida, improving their record to 14-5, while Vanderbilt falls to 16-3. The game showcased both teams' offensive prowess, with Florida averaging 85.8 points in their last ten games, and Vanderbilt scoring an average of 86.5 points during the same period.

Florida entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having recently secured victories over the Oklahoma Sooners (96-79), Tennessee Volunteers (91-67), and Georgia Bulldogs (92-77). Their last loss came against the Missouri Tigers (74-76) on January 4. The Gators have been particularly strong at home, boasting a 7-1 record, but struggled away with just one win in four attempts prior to this game.

Vanderbilt, on the other hand, had a strong home record of 6-0 but had lost their previous game against the Texas Longhorns (64-80) on January 15. Prior to that, they had won nine out of their last ten games, including notable victories over LSU Tigers (84-73) and Alabama Crimson Tide (96-90). Their average points allowed in the last ten games was 71.6, which contributed to their strong defensive reputation.

In their previous meeting on February 5, 2025, Florida also emerged victorious, winning 86-75. This recent history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as Vanderbilt sought to avenge that defeat.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Florida with a spread of 1.5 points, indicating a close contest was expected. The total points over/under was set at 164.5, reflecting the high-scoring capabilities of both teams.

The game conditions were typical for mid-January in Tennessee, with a competitive atmosphere in the gym that likely energized both teams. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth contest, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times throughout the game.

Key moments in the game included Tyler Harris making crucial free throws that tied the game at 90-90 in the second half. Florida's Xaivian Lee made a significant impact with a long three-pointer and subsequent free throws that helped secure the lead late in the game. Vanderbilt's Devin McGlockton also contributed with an important jumper, but it was not enough to overcome Florida's late-game execution.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams and showcased the competitive nature of college basketball. The Gators' ability to maintain their composure in a high-pressure situation ultimately led them to victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FLA -1.5	164.5 o -112 / u -108	Florida Gators -122 · Vanderbilt Commodores +102

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Leaders

PointsTyler Tanner20Vanderbilt Commodores
AssistsTyler Tanner5Vanderbilt Commodores
ReboundsDuke Miles6Vanderbilt Commodores
PointsRueben Chinyelu20Florida Gators
AssistsRueben Chinyelu3Florida Gators
ReboundsRueben Chinyelu10Florida Gators

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Vanderbilt Commodores

Last 10: 9-1Streak L186.5 scored · 71.6 allowed per game6-0 at home

L64-80at Texas LonghornsJan 15
W84-73vs LSU TigersJan 10
W96-90vs Alabama Crimson TideJan 8
W83-71at South Carolina GamecocksJan 3
W96-53vs New Haven ChargersDec 30
W98-67at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsDec 21
W77-70at Memphis TigersDec 18
W83-72vs Central Arkansas BearsDec 13
W88-69vs SMU MustangsDec 4
W96-71vs Saint Mary's GaelsNov 28

Florida Gators

Last 10: 7-3Streak W385.8 scored · 70.6 allowed per game1-3 away

W96-79at Oklahoma SoonersJan 14
W91-67vs Tennessee VolunteersJan 10
W92-77vs Georgia BulldogsJan 7
L74-76at Missouri TigersJan 4
W94-72vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 29
W90-60vs Colgate RaidersDec 21
W102-61vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 17
W80-70vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 13
L73-77at UConn HuskiesDec 10
L66-67at Duke Blue DevilsDec 3

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Florida Gators	Vanderbilt Commodores
Field goals	32-61	33-65
Field goal %	52	51
Three-pointers	9-24	8-22
Three-point %	38	36
Free throws	25-30	20-22
Free throw %	83	91
Rebounds	40	26
Offensive rebounds	13	6
Defensive rebounds	27	20
Assists	13	13
Steals	2	3
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	10	4
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	12
Fast-break points	4	2
Points in the paint	40	36
Fouls	17	21
Largest lead	11	5
Lead changes	17	17
Time in front	60	25

How the scoring went

2nd Half65-62Thomas Haugh makes 29-foot three point jumper (Rueben Chinyelu assists)
2nd Half65-64AK Okereke makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half67-64Xaivian Lee makes driving layup
2nd Half67-67Tyler Nickel makes 31-foot three point jumper (AK Okereke assists)
2nd Half67-68AK Okereke makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-69AK Okereke makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-69Rueben Chinyelu makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half69-70Jalen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-71Jalen Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-71Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-71Thomas Haugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-73Jalen Washington makes 9-foot jumper (Tyler Tanner assists)
2nd Half74-73Isaiah Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Thomas Haugh assists)
2nd Half74-75Jalen Washington makes layup (Tyler Tanner assists)
2nd Half76-75Rueben Chinyelu makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half76-77Duke Miles makes layup
2nd Half78-77Xaivian Lee makes layup
2nd Half79-77Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-77Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-79AK Okereke makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half82-79Boogie Fland makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half83-79Boogie Fland makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half83-81Devin McGlockton makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half85-81Thomas Haugh makes layup (Rueben Chinyelu assists)
2nd Half86-81Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half86-83Duke Miles makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half87-83Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half88-83Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-86Tyler Tanner makes 29-foot three point jumper
2nd Half90-86Xaivian Lee makes driving layup
2nd Half90-88Tyler Tanner makes layup
2nd Half90-89Tyler Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half90-90Tyler Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half90-92Tyler Nickel makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half92-92Rueben Chinyelu makes 18-foot jumper (Boogie Fland assists)
2nd Half92-94Devin McGlockton makes 18-foot jumper (Jalen Washington assists)
2nd Half95-94Xaivian Lee makes 32-foot three point jumper
2nd Half96-94Xaivian Lee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half97-94Alex Condon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half98-94Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2