Missouri Tigers Look to Upset Tennessee Volunteers in Top 25 Showdown at Food City Center

Game outlook

The #15 Missouri Tigers (17-4, 6-2 SEC) are set to face off against the #4 Tennessee Volunteers (18-4, 5-4 SEC) at Food City Center on Wednesday night at 7 PM ET. The Tigers will be seeking their third win over a top 5 team this season. Missouri recently defeated Mississippi State 88-61 as underdogs, while Tennessee secured a 64-44 victory over Florida. Tennessee holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Missouri. The betting favorite is Tennessee at -10 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Missouri vs. Tennessee matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +350 | Volunteers -465

Spread: Tigers +10 (-110) | Volunteers -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 82%.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri bounced back from their loss to Texas with wins over #16 Ole Miss and #14 Mississippi State, covering the spread for the seventh time in their last eight games. They are currently third in the SEC, trailing behind Alabama and Auburn. The Tigers will aim to narrow the gap and secure their third consecutive win in their upcoming game. Missouri averages 83.4 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, led by Caleb Grill with 20 points. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 68.6 points per game. With a power ranking of 12, the Tigers rank 21st in offense, 102nd in defense, and have a 12-4 record this season. Offensively, they have been efficient in field goal and three-point shooting, while defensively they have room for improvement in defending against three-pointers and free throws. Overall, Missouri will look to maintain their offensive prowess and continue their strong defensive play in their upcoming game.