Could Vanderbilt have Wake Forest right where they want them? The Demon Deacons are favored by four points heading into tonight’s game in Winston-Salem against the Commodores. Taking a look at Vandy’s season so far, that may be good news for the crew from West End.

Vanderbilt is 5-2 this season as an underdog, but only 1-3 as a favorite. Here’s how the Dores have fared against the spread in 2008:

Miami, Ohio: Underdog Vandy wins 34-13
South Carolina: Underdog Vandy wins 24-17
Rice: Favored Vandy wins 38-21
Ole Miss: Underdog Vandy wins 23-17
Auburn: Underdog Vandy wins 14-13
Miss State: Favored Vandy loses 17-14
Georgia: Underdog Vandy loses 24-14
Duke: Favored Vandy loses 10-7
Florida: Underdog Vandy loses 42-14
Kentucky: Underdog Vandy wins 31-24
Tennessee: Favored Vandy loses 20-10

The Jekyll-and-Hide Dores have looked both awful and amazing at times this season. Upon further inspection, though, there does seem to be a pattern: Vandy plays well as a road underdog and plays horribly as a home favorite. That may be good news for the team and its fans tonight. Go Dores!