Tennessee Volunteers vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Picks & Predictions
In this Tennessee vs. Oklahoma college basketball matchup, the Tennessee Volunteers (19-4, 6-4 SEC) will take on the Oklahoma Sooners (16-6, 3-6 SEC) in an early game on
Game outlook
In this Tennessee vs. Oklahoma college basketball matchup, the Tennessee Volunteers (19-4, 6-4 SEC) will take on the Oklahoma Sooners (16-6, 3-6 SEC) in an early game on Saturday. The teams did not meet last season due to Oklahoma's previous affiliation with the Big 12 conference. Tennessee is coming off a strong home win over #15 Missouri, while Oklahoma suffered a loss to #1 Auburn on the road. Tennessee is currently favored to win by 5.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. The game will be televised on ESPN at noon. Stay tuned for the full prediction for this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Volunteers -220 | Sooners +180
Spread: Volunteers -5.5 (-110) | Sooners +5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 69%.
Tennessee Volunteers
The Tennessee Volunteers are currently ranked 4th in the nation according to the AP Poll, despite being 6th in their conference with four losses. They have recently secured strong wins over ranked opponents and are led by standout players like Igor Milicic Jr., Chaz Lanier, and Zakai Zeigler. The team is known for their impressive defensive efficiency and slow pace of play, and are projected to be a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Offensively, the Volunteers have solid shooting percentages and rebounding numbers, while defensively they excel in limiting opponent field goals and three-pointers. Overall, Tennessee has a strong record at 19-4 and is performing well in both offensive and defensive categories.