Tennessee Volunteers (19-6) vs. Missouri Tigers (8-17)
February 20, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Missouri Tigers +12.5; Over/Under: +146.5
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The Tennessee Volunteers look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Missouri Tigers haven’t won a game since December 30. Let’s preview this game and give out a Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers prediction.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers rebounded from a loss to Texas A&M with wins over Arkansas and Vanderbilt. The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 80.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 38.5 percent shooting. Dalton Knecht is averaging 20.1 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Jonas Aidoo is averaging 11.7 points and 1 assist. Zakai Zeigler is the third double-digit scorer and Josiah-Jordan James is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
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Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers recently lost to Texas A&M, Mississippi State and Ole Miss. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 72.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Sean East II is averaging 16 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Tamar Bates is averaging 14 points and 1.2 assists. Noah Carter is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Honor is dishing 1.8 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.2 rebounds per game.
Missouri Tigers Team Facts
- Missouri has lost each of its last 13 games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Each of Missouri’s last four night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Missouri has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Facts
- Tennessee has won each of its last four games at Mizzou Arena.
- Each of Tennessee’s last nine Tuesday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Mizzou Arena.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers prediction
The Missouri Tigers will be up for this game at the Mizzou Arena, but I’m not sure if it matters. Missouri can’t finish games and the defense isn’t great. While the losses continue to pile up, Missouri is also 6-19 ATS, so there’s little value getting behind this club. The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the more balanced SEC teams, they’ve shown they can win on the road, and they’ve covered 6 of their last 9 games. Thick line, especially for a road team, but it’s the Vols or pass. Missouri has no value in the betting market right now.
