Tennessee vs Wofford prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
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It's late March and that means the 2025 NCAA Tournament has arrived. Teams across every region are in action today for the Round of 64.
One of the top seeds in the Midwest Region takes to the court tonight as Tennessee takes on Wofford.
The Tennessee Volunteers finished the 2024-25 season at 27-7, including 12-6 in the SEC, and made it to the finals of the conference tournament. That resume earned the Volunteers a No. 2 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Wofford Terriers, finished the season 19-15 and sixth in the Southern Conference but went on a run to win the conference tournament. They're in the NCAA Tournament as a No. 15 seed.
Tennessee ranks fifth in the KenPom rankings with the 18th-ranked offense and third-ranked defense. Wofford ranks 120th overall backed by the 67th-ranked offense and the 231st-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Here's our Tennessee vs. Wofford picks and predictions.
Tennessee vs. Wofford picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Tennessee
- Paul Myerberg: Tennessee
- Erick Smith: Tennessee
- Eddie Timanus: Tennessee
- Dan Wolken: Tennessee
- Craig Meyer: Tennessee 71, Wofford 49
- Mike Wilson, Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee 79, Wofford 49
No upsets predicted by our experts. Tennessee made the Elite Eight last year as a No. 2 seed and is expected by all of our experts to do the same again this March. Wofford's run to the conference title means they're back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. The Terriers were a No. 7 seed and made the second round that year.
Tennessee vs. Wofford date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
- Location: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
- TV Channel: TNT
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Tennessee vs. Wofford odds
Odds as of Tuesday, March 18 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Tennessee -18.5 (-115)
- Moneyline Favorite: Tennessee -3000
- Moneyline Underdog: Wofford +1300
- Total: 132.5
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