Tennessee vs Syracuse Prediction 12-3-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tennessee vs Syracuse prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 7-0 this year after they defeated UT-Martin by a score of 78-35 in their last game. Tennessee led 35-20 at the half and only allowed 15 points in the second half for the easy win. The Volunteers shot 47.6% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Chaz Lanier led Tennessee with 18 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Volunteers defeated Baylor by a score of 77-62 and Virginia by a score of 64-42. Tennessee has scored 81.6 points per game and they have allowed 54.7 points against per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 17.9 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 17.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Tennessee is shooting 52.3% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 38% on three pointers this year. 

Syracuse Orange Betting Preview

The Syracuse Orange are 4-2 this season after they defeated Cornell by a score of 82-72 in their last game. Syracuse led 39-28 at halftime, but they did allow 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Orange shot 41.1% from the field, 38.5% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Donnie Freeman has led Syracuse with 23 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Orange lost to Texas Tech by a score of 79-74 and Texas by a score of 70-66. Syracuse has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 78.3 points against per game, while also averaging 43 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. JJ Starling is averaging 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Syracuse is shooting 44.5% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 27% on three pointers this year. 

Why Tennessee will beat Syracuse

• Tennessee has won each of its last 41 night games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• Syracuse has lost 16 of its last 17 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last 27 night games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Syracuse’s last 12 games have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of Tennessee’s last three games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Tennessee vs Syracuse Prediction 

Tennessee comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they are ranked #3 in the country. The Volunteers have been very efficient on offense, but their defense has been elite, as they are allowing just 54.7 points against per game. Syracuse has dropped two of their last three games, but those losses were by a combined nine points. The Orange have really struggled on defense, as they are allowing over 78 points against per game. Tennessee should win this matchup easily and I like them to cover this giant spread.