Miami vs Tennessee Prediction 12-10-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 10th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 8–0 this year they defeated Syracuse by a score of 96-70 in their last game. Tennessee led 45-35 at halftime and scored 51 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Volunteers shot 53.8% from the field, 34.5% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Chaz Lanier led Tennessee with 26 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Volunteers won their first seven games of the season, including wins over Louisville, Virginia, and Baylor. Tennessee has scored 83.4 points per game and they have allowed 56.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.8 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 18.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Tennessee is shooting 52.5% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 3-6 this season after they lost to Clemson by a score of 65-55 in their last game. Miami only trailed 25-24 at halftime, but they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Hurricanes shot 41.1% from the field, 16% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Jalil Bethea led Miami with 12 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes lost five games in a row against Arkansas, Charleston Southern, VCU, Oklahoma State, and Drake. Miami has scored 79.3 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Nijel Pack is averaging 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, while Miami is shooting 48.9% from the field, 81.2% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Tennessee will beat Miami

• Tennessee has won each of its last 15 night games.
• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last six games.
• Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Miami will beat Tennessee

• Miami (FL) has won 31 of its last 35 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Miami (FL) has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (FL)’s last 19 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Eighteen of Tennessee’s last 19 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Miami vs Tennessee Prediction 

Tennessee comes into this matchup with an 8-0 record and they are ranked #1 in the country. The Volunteers have played very well to start the season and they are shooting over 52% from the field, while only allowing 56.6 points per game. Miami has lost six games in a row and they have completely fallen apart. The Hurricanes have allowed 76+ points in four of their last five games and I don’t see how they are going to keep this game close. I will say Miami has the ability to score points, but they don’t play good defense. Take the over here.