Tennessee Volunteers (11-4) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (12-3)
January 13, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Georgia Bulldogs +7.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Tennessee Volunteers will play the Georgia Bulldogs in a SEC game on Saturday afternoon at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. Tennessee has won seven of their last eight games, while Georgia is on a 10 game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Tennessee vs Georgia prediction.
Tennessee Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 11-4 (1-1) this year after they lost to Mississippi State by a score of 77-72 in their last game. Tennessee only scored 22 points in the first half and couldn’t overcome the deficit, despite scoring 50 points in the second half. The Volunteers shot 45.8% from the field and made 8 three pointers in the game. Tennessee had won their previous seven games, with notable wins over Illinois, NC State, and Ole Miss. The Volunteers are scoring 78.3 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 17.1 assists per game, while allowing 65.1 points against per game this season. Dalton Knecht is averaging 15.9 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Tennessee is shooting 44% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year.
Georgia Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 12-3 (2-0) this season after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Georgia held Arkansas to only 24 points in the first half and they were able to hold the lead for the double-digit win. The Bulldogs shot 41.7% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Georgia has won 10 games in a row, with notable wins against Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Missouri. The Bulldogs are scoring 75.4 points per game with 37.7 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per game, while allowing 69.1 points against per game this year. Noah Thomasson is averaging 12.7 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Georgia is shooting 43.4% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this season.
Tennessee vs Georgia Betting Prediction
Georgia comes into this game playing great basketball and they will look for their 11th straight win on their home court here. The Bulldogs have played very strong defense against Arkansas and Missouri in their last two games, but will face a Tennessee team that can be very high scoring. The Volunteers struggled in the first half against Mississippi State in their last game, but nearly came back for the win in the second half. As much as I want to say this Georgia team is for real, I still don’t trust them. Take Tennessee on the road to snap Georgia’s winning streak.
