#5 Tennessee Volunteers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Mississippi State Bulldogs in SEC Showdown

Game outlook

In a highly anticipated SEC showdown, the #5 ranked Tennessee Volunteers will face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Wednesday night. The Volunteers, with a current record of 10-3, are riding a five-game winning streak against the Bulldogs. As they enter Humphrey Coliseum, they have the opportunity to extend their winning streak to six. However, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, with a record of 8-2, are determined to put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd. Tennessee is currently favored to win with a line opening at -2.5, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Volunteers -133 | Bulldogs +113

Spread: Volunteers -2.5 (-110) | Bulldogs +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 57%.

Tennessee Volunteers

The Tennessee Volunteers, currently ranked as the nation's fourth-best college basketball team by KenPom, have achieved seven consecutive victories which have propelled them into the top five rankings. Their recent triumph over Ole Miss by a 26-point margin has solidified their position. Notably, the Volunteers possess an exceptional defense, receiving a second-place rating nationally by KenPom. They have been successful in limiting opponents to a 37.6% shooting percentage from the floor, ranking them fifth in the country. Furthermore, their defense has led to an impressive performance, allowing an average of 64.3 points per game, placing them 34th in the nation. Their proficiency in rebounding, with a +5.8 advantage, and in the turnover battle, with a +2.7 margin, has also contributed to their success. In terms of offensive abilities, the Volunteers employ a faster pace and are able to score an average of 78.7 points per game. Their shooting accuracy is noteworthy, hitting 77.7% of their free throws, 34.1% of three-pointers, and 43.8% of overall field goals. Tennessee has consistently achieved a minimum of 79 points in three of their previous four games. Notably, their scoring has increased to an average of 86.0 points per game in their two away games this season. Overall, Tennessee showcases excellence in all aspects of college basketball. According to power rankings, the Volunteers hold the top spot with an offense ranked 112th, scoring an average of 77.85 points per game. Their defense is ranked 37th, allowing an average of 64.31 points per game to be scored against them. With a record of 11-3 this season (6-8 ATS), the team's offensive statistics include a 43.47% success rate in field goals (ranked 252nd) and a 77.41% success rate in free throws (ranked 17th). Their performance in three-pointers is ranked 178th with a 33.84% success rate. In terms of rebounding, Tennessee averages 39.08 rebounds per game (ranked 72nd) and attains an average of 16.62 offensive assists. Their turnovers average at 10.54 per game, ranked 52nd. Defensively, the Volunteers permit opponents to make 37.35% of field goals (ranked 5