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

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 vs Tennessee Stats

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 17-4 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.

Tennessee Volunteers Analysis

The Tennessee Volunteers recently ended a two-game losing streak with a victory over #5 Florida, putting them above .500 in conference play. They are looking to maintain their momentum in their upcoming game on Wednesday. Tennessee averages 74.5 points per game and showed strong defensive performance in their last game, only allowing 44 points. Leading scorers Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey, and Felix Okpara contributed to the win. Tennessee has a power ranking of 53 and excels in defense, allowing only 59.29 points per game. Their offensive stats include a 44.63% field goal percentage and a 33.39% three-point percentage. Defensively, they hold opponents to 36.66% field goal percentage and 26.52% three-point percentage. As they continue their season, Tennessee will focus on maintaining their strong defensive play to secure victories.

Missouri Tigers Poised for Victory Over Tennessee Volunteers

The Missouri Tigers have demonstrated impressive performance by claiming victories in six of their last seven games, notably securing two triumphs against ranked opponents on the road. Conversely, the Tennessee Volunteers have faced difficulties, having lost three out of their five recent games. Missouri enters this matchup with a competitive advantage due to their proficient shooting, with a shooting percentage of over 44% and 38% from beyond the arc in their last three games, whereas the Volunteers achieved 35% and 23% respectively. Additionally, Missouri's strong offensive rebounding, averaging more than nine offensive rebounds per road game, will provide them with ample scoring opportunities. Moreover, their effective ball security practices will limit Tennessee's scoring chances. Although Tennessee typically excels defensively, recent struggles indicate a challenge in containing the Tigers. It is recommended to support Missouri to cover the spread in this game.

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