It’s the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers in SEC basketball action on Tuesday. The Volunteers are 19-6 on the season, and looking to stay in the race at the top of the conference standings. Tennessee is 9-3 in league play, which is just a game behind Alabama, who is 10-2. The Volunteers have won back-to-back games and 8 out of their last 10 overall. Tennessee is coming off a blowout win at home over Vanderbilt.
Tennessee vs Missouri Picks
Tennessee is going to win this game, but our betting picks are going to go towards Missouri covering the spread.
- Pick: Missouri Tigers +12.5
For Missouri, they have yet to win an SEC game this season. The Tigers have dropped 12 straight NCAAB matchups and come into this game with a record of 8-17. The most recent loss for Missouri was on Saturday, on the road at Ole Miss.
The Missouri Tigers beat the Tennessee Volunteers 79-71 on March 10th, 2023 the last time they both faced each other. Let’s find out more about both NCAAB teams and get to our Tennessee vs Missouri betting picks:
Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers Odds
Before our Tennessee vs Missouri betting picks, some updated NCAAB Odds:
- Spread: Tennessee Volunteers -12.5, Missouri Tigers +12.5
- Total: 146.5
- Moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers -1000, Missouri Tigers +640
Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers Information
Before our College Basketball picks, take a look at some information for this game on the NCAAB schedule:
Tennessee Volunteers (19-6) vs Missouri Tigers (8-17)
Location of the game: Mizzou Arena; Columbia, MO
Date & Time: Tuesday February 20th, 2024; 6:00pm CST
How to Watch: SEC Network
Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers Analysis
The Tennessee Volunteers have their eyes set on picking up their 20th win of the season. The team’s most recent loss took place on the road against Texas A&M on February 10th, marking their line loss in the month of February under Coach Barnes. Also, Tennessee has picked up big-time wins over Kentucky and Arkansas this month.
Anchoring the Volunteers’ success is Dalton Knecht, who is enjoying a great season with over 20 points per game. Jonas Aidoo has also made a big-time contribution, averaging 11.7 points per game according to the Z.
The upcoming schedule for Tennessee includes the final two games of February at home against Texas A&M and Auburn. As March approaches, the Volunteers will face back-to-back road games against Alabama and South Carolina, finishing the regular season with a home game against the Kentucky Wildcats.
On the flip side, Dennis Gates and the Missouri Tigers are fighting with a challenging season. The Tigers have yet to secure a win in 2024, with their last win dating back to December 30th against Central Arkansas at home. The team has suffered back-to-back double-digit losses in their recent home NHL matchups.
In terms of offensive performance, Missouri ranks 230th in all of College Basketball, averaging just 72.2 points per game according to the NCAAB team stats. Although the Tigers struggle in many areas, they do find themselves in the Top 10 for free throw percentage, boasting a solid 78.3%. Sean East emerges as the leading scorer for the Tigers, contributing 16 points and 4.2 assists per game.
Looking ahead, Missouri faces two road games to close out February against Arkansas and Florida. March begins with consecutive home games against Ole Miss and Auburn, and the regular season concludes with a road matchup against LSU.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Picks
It is time for our Tennessee vs Missouri betting picks: It is hard to imagine that the Missouri Tigers are going to suddenly get back on track and win this game. But, we do expect them to play hard and play well. Tennessee is going to win this game, but our betting picks are going to go towards Missouri covering the spread. Missouri +12.5 is our bet! For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUs Review!
- Pick: Missouri Tigers +12.5
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers Prediction
When we make our final score predictions for this game, objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. The Missouri Tigers give the Tennessee Volunteers quite a scare in this Tuesday night affair. Tennessee comes away with the win by a final score of 72-68. The Tigers fall to 0-13 in conference play, and the Volunteers keep themselves in a position where they can still be regular season conference champions. Good luck and enjoy the game and all the action on Tuesday!
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