Tennessee Volunteers set to face off against struggling Missouri Tigers in SEC matchup at Mizzou Arena

Game outlook

The SEC matchup between the #8 Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers is set to take place at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Tennessee comes into the game with a 17-6-1 record, while Missouri is still in search of their first conference win at 8-17. Tennessee is favored to win with a current line of -12, and this is their only meeting this season after Missouri defeated the Volunteers twice last year. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST and the game can be seen on the SEC Network.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Volunteers -800 | Tigers +542

Spread: Volunteers -12 (-110) | Tigers +12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 89%.

Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee recently showcased their dominance in a blowout win against Vanderbilt, solidifying their position as a strong contender in the SEC. Led by senior guard Dalton Knecht, who is second in the SEC in scoring, the Volunteers are currently ranked 5th overall according to KenPom. With an impressive offensive efficiency of 15 and a power ranking of 46 in offense, they are projected to be a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament. On the defensive end, they rank 5th in efficiency. With a record of 19-6 this season, Tennessee averages 80.04 points per game offensively, while allowing 67.75 points defensively. They excel in shooting percentages and rebounding, ranking favorably in both categories. Despite their strong performance, there are no significant injuries impacting the team's depth chart. Vols helping Vols 🤝 28 assists on 33 made field goals • 10 players logged an assist • 3 players with 5 assists pic.twitter.com/441ganbULC