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Who Will Win Vanderbilt Basketball vs Missouri in SEC Showdown? Our Prediction

Vanderbilt enters with a 21-4 record following Nickel’s 25-point game while Missouri holds a strong 13-2 home record in this important SEC conference matchup.

  • On Feb. 17, Vanderbilt Commodores visit Mizzou Arena to face Missouri Tigers in their first conference matchup after Tyler Nickel scored 25 points in an 82-69 win over Texas A&M.
  • Vanderbilt's season statistics show they average 80.6 points and shoot 44.5%, while Missouri averages 76.3 points and shoots 45.7%. Vanderbilt’s 48.4% shooting is 6.4 points higher than Missouri opponents’ 42.0%.
  • Tyler Nickel's season shooting splits reveal he averages 3.4 made 3-pointers and 14.8 points per game while shooting 44.2% from deep, and Vanderbilt defensive rebounding ranks seventh in the SEC at 24.4 per game led by Devin averaging 4.4.
  • Given Missouri's 13-2 home record and strong rim play, its inconsistency makes home advantage pivotal for SEC positioning, especially with poor free-throw shooting.
  • Coach Byington's second season features roster turnover with three returning scholarship players as Vanderbilt remains in the AP Top 25 and pursues March and a national title run.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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