In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee vs Wofford prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 20th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 27-7 (12-6) this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 86-77 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 39-30 at halftime, but they did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Volunteers shot 44.9% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 78.1% on free throws in the game. Jordan Gainey led Tennessee with 24 points and two rebounds, while Zakai Zeigler added 23 points and eight assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Volunteers defeated Auburn by a score of 70-65 and Texas by a score of 83-72. Tennessee has won three of their last four games and they finished fourth in the SEC standings with a 12-6 record. Tennessee has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 62.3 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Chaz Lanier is averaging 17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game this year. Tennessee is shooting 45.5% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season.
Wofford Terriers Betting Preview
The Wofford Terriers are 19-15 (10-8) this year after they defeated Furman by a score of 92-85 in the SoCon Championship game. Wofford trailed 39-37 at halftime, but they scored 55 points in the second half for the win. The Terriers shot 54.2% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 78.8% on free throws in the game. Jackson Sivills led Wofford with 20 points and four rebounds, while Justin Bailey added 19 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Terriers defeated East Tennessee State by a score of 72-60 and VMI by a score of 85-65 in the SoCon Tournament. Wofford has won four of their last five games and they finished just sixth in the SoCon standings with a 10-8 record. Wofford has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Corey Tripp is averaging 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Kyler Filewich is averaging 11.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Wofford is shooting 45.3% from the field, 66.1% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why Tennessee will beat Wofford
- Tennessee has won each of its last 16 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Wofford has lost each of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last nine games against the Southern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wofford’s last eight night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 135+ points.
- Each of Tennessee’s last six games has produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.7%).
- Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.7%).
- Wofford ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.6%).
- Wofford ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.8).
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Tennessee vs Wofford Prediction
Tennessee comes into this matchup after a disappointing outcome in the SEC Championship game, but they have had a great season and they are big favorites to win this game. The Volunteers were one of the top teams in the SEC this season and even though their defense has struggled a little down the stretch, they are still one of the better defenses in the country. Wofford was very average during the regular season in the SoCon, but they were able to string three wins together and overcome a late deficit against Furman in the title game. Tennessee should have no issue scoring in this matchup and I think they are going to dominate both ends of the floor. Wofford had a great run in the conference tournament, but I like Tennessee to win this game by 20+ points.