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Vanderbilt vs Oregon prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament


It's Vanderbilt vs. Oregon in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time.

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The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks.

Among the first-round action Friday evening will be a matchup between Vanderbilt and Oregon.

The Vanderbilt Commodores finished the 2024-25 season with a 22-10 record, good for ninth in the SEC. That earned them a 7 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Oregon Ducks, were 19-11 this season and got themselves a 10 seed.

Vanderbilt is ranked 25th in the country and 7th in offensive efficiency by Barttorvik, while Oregon is ranked 40th overall.

Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.

Without further ado, here are our Vanderbilt vs. Oregon picks and predictions.

Vanderbilt vs. Oregon picks and predictions

Although our experts from across the Paste BN Network are unanimous (5-0) on who will win this game,  No. 7 seed Vanderbilt or No. 10 seed Oregon, one local writer sees potential in the Ducks. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.

  • Nancy Armour, Paste BN: Vanderbilt
  • Jordan Mendoza, Paste BN: Vanderbilt
  • Cydney Henderson, Paste BN: Vanderbilt
  • Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Vanderbilt
  • Cora Hall, Knoxville News: Vanderbilt
  • Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Oregon
  • Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Vanderbilt
  • Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: Vanderbilt
  • Aria Gerson: Vanderbilt 77, Oregon 69

Gerson writes in the Tennessean: "Vanderbilt is going to have to contend with (Phillipina) Kyei, but the Commodores have far superior guards, and that often matters in March."

Vanderbilt vs. Oregon date, start time, how to watch

  • Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025
  • Game Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina
  • TV Channel: ESPNews
  • Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!

Watch Vanderbilt vs. Oregon on Fubo

Vanderbilt vs. Oregon odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 19.

  • Spread: Vanderbilt -5.5
  • Moneyline Favorite: Vanderbilt -225
  • Moneyline Underdog: Oregon +185
  • Total: 144.5

Women's March Madness game-by-game predictions for Friday

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