Virginia vs Tennessee Prediction 11-21-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Virginia vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 21st at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 4-0 this year after they defeated Austin Peay by a score of 103-68 in their last game. Tennessee led 52-29 at the half and they scored 51 more points in the second half to win by 35 points. The Volunteers shot 63.8% from the field, 35.7% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Igor Milicic Jr. led Tennessee with 23 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Volunteers defeated Montana, Louisville, and Gardner-Webb to start the year. Tennessee has scored 88 points per game and they have allowed 61 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game this season. Zakai Zeigler is averaging 15.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game, while Tennessee is shooting 58.1% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 41.6% on three-pointers this year. Tennessee will take on UT Martin, Syracuse, and Miami after this game.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 3-0 this season after they defeated Villanova by a score of 70-60 in their last game. Virginia led 31-26 at halftime and they added 39 points in the second half for the win. The Cavaliers shot 51% from the field, 56% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Isaac McKneely led UVA with 23 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Cavaliers defeated Coppin State and Campbell to start the season. Virginia has scored 65.7 points per game and they have allowed 53.7 points per game, while also averaging 32.7 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Isaac McKneely is averaging 16 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Virginia is shooting 49% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 44.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Tennessee will beat Virginia

• Tennessee has won each of its last 12 night games.
• Virginia has lost four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Virginia vs Tennessee Prediction 

Tennessee rolls into this matchup ranked #11 in the country and they are looking for their fifth win in a row to start the season. The Volunteers have pretty much dominated their first four opponents, which includes a 22-point win on the road against Louisville. Virginia is 3-0 to start their season, which includes a 10-point win over Villanova last time out. The Cavaliers continue to play great defense, as they are allowing just 53.7 points per game, but their offense is not high-scoring. UVA needs to really slow down the pace in this game if they want to have a chance, but I think Tennessee is too talented offensively. Take the Volunteers here.