The Kansas Jayhawks and Tennessee Volunteers meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Here’s a Tennessee vs Kansas Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee vs Kansas Pick.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Notre Dame and Syracuse, and they play UCONN next. Kansas has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 88.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 36.8 percent shooting. Darryn Peterson is averaging 21.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds. Tre White is the third double-digit scorer and Bryson Tiller is dishing 0.6 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 24.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Rutgers and Houston, and they play Syracuse next. Tennessee has won 13 of its last 15 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 87.3 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 36 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 19.6 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 17.6 points and 3.3 assists. J.P. Estrella is the third double-digit scorer and Felix Okpara is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won seven of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tennessee has lost three of its last four day games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Kansas has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last six games have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Eight of Kansas’ last 10 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Tennessee is one of only six teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Kansas ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.4).
- Kansas ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (24.1%).
Tennessee vs Kansas Prediction
Tennessee has been the better team so far this season, and just beat one of the best teams in the country. I’m still siding with the points. Kansas is still one of the more talented teams in college basketball despite a couple of losses, and you’re not going to get it as an underdog often. To be fair, Kansas has been awful as an underdog recently, failing to cover 6 of its last 7 games in the role. Still, this is the third game in three days for both sides, and Kansas is still loaded in terms of talent. Give me the points.