The Vanderbilt Commodores, currently standing at 7-1, have had an impressive start to the season. After finishing as runners-up in the Charleston Classic and defeating Tennessee Tech at home, they are now set to face their first true road game against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Hokies, on the other hand, have struggled recently, losing their last four games including to Penn State, Jacksonville, Michigan, and South Carolina. At No. 143 by KenPom and No. 235 in the opening NET rankings, Virginia Tech is the worst-ranked team in a power conference, making this just a Quadrant 3 game for Vanderbilt.

Scoring Leaders and Live Stream Options

The Commodores are led in scoring by Jason Edwards with 17.9 points per game, followed by Devin McGlockton with 11.9 points and AJ Hoggard with 11.7 points. Fans can watch Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech live with Fubo, which offers a free trial. The game will be on the ACC Network, with Doug Sherman and Mike Wise on the call. The date of the game is Dec. 4, with a time of 8:15 p.m. CT at Cassell Coliseum. TV channel is the ACC Network and radio is 94.9 The Fan and the Vanderbilt Athletics app.

Game Predictions and Betting Odds

Vanderbilt is expected to come out on top with a score of 82-69. The Commodores have shown they can win against low-end high-major teams like Cal and Seton Hall, and Virginia Tech is in that same tier. Currently, the betting odds for this game are unavailable.

Injury Updates

Karris Bilal and Alex Hemenway have yet to play for Vanderbilt this season due to injuries. It is not clear when they will return. This could potentially impact the team's performance on the road.

Vanderbilt Basketball Schedule

The Commodores' schedule includes games against Virginia Tech on Dec. 4, TCU on Dec. 8, The Citadel on Dec. 18, Austin Peay on Dec. 21, and New Orleans on Dec. 30.

Virginia Tech Basketball Schedule

The Hokies' schedule features games against Vanderbilt on Dec. 4, Pittsburgh on Dec. 7, North Carolina A&T on Dec. 12, Navy on Dec. 15, and Saint Joseph’s on Dec. 21.Vanderbilt was picked to finish 16th in the SEC in the preseason media and coaches polls. This shows the challenge ahead for the team as they look to prove themselves on the road.We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X, formerly Twitter, @aria_gerson.Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside.