The No. 21 Tennessee Volunteers (12-4, 3-2 SEC) visit Missouri to take on the Tigers (12-5, 2-2 SEC) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game will air on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 142.5 points with Missouri set as a 1-point favorite.
Tennessee Volunteers at Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction
The Volunteers will be hoping for a similar result after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies in their last matchup, 75-62. The Volunteers made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and held the Aggies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 35.4). Admiral Schofield played well for Tennessee, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The last time the Tigers played, they lost a tough one against the Arkansas Razorbacks, 65-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of Arkansas’ largest strengths. They made 25 trips to the line, while Missouri went just 14 times. Missouri’s Kassius Robertson had a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses square off. Missouri currently ranks 29th with 115.6 points per 100 possessions and Tennessee is 60th (112.6).
Tennessee comes into the game with records of 12-4 straight up (SU) and 9-5 against the spread (ATS). Volunteers games have finished over the projected point total 53.8 percent of the time.
Meanwhile, Missouri is 12-5 SU and 9-7 ATS. In opposition of Tennessee, just over half of Tigers games have finished under the total.
Schofield has averaged 17.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over the last five games for Tennessee.
After the Volunteers won the only game against the Tigers last season, 90-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Volunteers had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 18.1) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 22.9).
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee is 6-1 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 2 unders.
Missouri is 4-4 ATS at home with 4 unders and 3 overs.
Missouri ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Tennessee ranks 134th (34.9).
The Volunteers rank 24th in assists per game (17.4) while the Tigers rank 90th (14.9).
Tennessee averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. Missouri ranks 67th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
The Tigers average 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Volunteers rank 89th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8).
Tennessee averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Missouri ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Tennessee is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Missouri is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
