Betting on today’s Gators and Volunteers game? This is a key event in the 2024 Florida vs Tennessee betting analysis. Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers host this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN. The NCAAB odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have the Volunteers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 159.5 points.
Here is a look at some Florida vs Tennessee betting analysis that should help you make winning College Basketball picks for this game.
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers
- The Florida Gators come into this matchup with an overall record of 11-5 and 2-4 on the road this year.
- The Tennessee Volunteers come into this matchup with an overall record of 12-4 and 3-4 at home this year.
Florida Gators at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
Florida Gators Preview
Florida heads to Tennessee as a 9.5-point underdog. The Gators are 11-5 overall and 1-2 in SEC play fitting into the larger NCAAB matchups narrative.. They are 2-4 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -2.7 points per game.
Florida’s last game was a 90-68 win over Arkansas. Over their last 10 road games, the Gators are just 3-7. For the season, they have been the underdog in just one game, going 0-1.
As the underdog, Florida has gone 0-1 vs. the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 6-10, and they are 2-4 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Gators have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Florida games is 11-4-1. The average over/under line in their games is 154 and their games have averaged 162.4 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 172 points.
- Through their last three road games, Florida has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 87 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Gators have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Over their last five games, the Gators have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Florida’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 90 points against Arkansas. They had an overall field goal percentage of 49.3% and made 15/20 free throws. Currently leading the team in scoring is Walter Clayton Jr. who comes into today’s matchup averaging 15.9. Tyrese Samuel also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.6.
Currently, the Gators’ defense holds the 243rd rank in the nation, allowing 76.0 points per game. Florida’s three-point defense is currently 117th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.4% of their shots vs. Florida, a stat that plays into the 2024 Florida vs Tennessee betting analysis.
Tennessee Volunteers Preview
Coming into this game, Tennessee is 9-0 at home this season, and they have won their last nine games at home. Overall, they are 12-4 on the season, and they are 2-1 in Southeastern Conference play. In their last game, they beat Georgia by a score of 85-79.
So far this season, Tennessee has been favored in 13 of their 16 games, and they have gone 12-1 in those games. At home, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 21.8 points per game, compared to just +1.0 on the road. Their record at home this season is 9-0.
As the favorite this season, Tennessee has an ATS record of 6-6-1. Their overall ATS record is 6-9-1. At home, the Volunteers are 4-4-1 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Tennessee is 4-5-1 ATS. In their last 3 home games, the Volunteers are 2-1 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 159.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Tennessee’s games this season (140.5). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 155 points.
- In their last five games at home, the Volunteers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
- Against the spread, the Volunteers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
- In their last three games, the Volunteers have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
Tennessee recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 85 points against Georgia. This output exceeded their season average of 78.7 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Dalton Knecht, who holds an average of 17.2 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jonas Aidoo is averaging 11.2 points per game this season.
Tennessee’s defense has been playing well, ranking 60th nationally, with 66.0 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Tennessee’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.3% this season.
- BetNow: Tennessee Volunteers -9.5
- BetOnline: Tennessee Volunteers -9.5
- BetUS: Tennessee Volunteers -9.5
- Bovada: Tennessee Volunteers -9.5
- MyBookie: Tennessee Volunteers -9.5
Florida Gators vs Tennessee Volunteers Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NCAAB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those College Basketball odds work together in a big way.
- Florida Gators +9.5 +360 Over 159.5
- Tennessee Volunteers -9.5 -483 Under 159.5
Recommended Pick: Florida Gators +9.5
For a pick on the point spread in this Volunteers vs. Gators matchup, our bet is to grab the Gators at +9.5. Even though our projections have the Volunteers winning 75-70, we see the Gators as the play on the point spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 159.5 and our model has the Gators and Volunteers finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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