Memphis at Tennessee odds, picks and best bets
The Memphis Tigers (8-1, 0-0 AAC) travel to meet the Tennessee Volunteers (7-1, 0-0 SEC) in Knoxville Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. We analyze the Memphis-Tennessee odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Memphis at Tennessee: Three things you need to know
1. The Volunteers have posted a 3-7 against the spread mark across their past 10 games at home, while the underdog is 9-3 ATS in the past 12 meetings in this Volunteer State rivalry.
2. The Tigers are still without C James Wiseman for another month, as he remains suspended by the NCAA. To make matters worse, freshman G Lester Quinones (hand) is considered questionable due to a hand injury.
3. Tennessee won 102-92 in the most recent meeting Dec. 15, 2018.
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Memphis at Tennessee: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access Paste BN Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Tennessee 76, Memphis 72
Moneyline (ML)
Tennessee (-333) would be the pick but the price is too steep with a $10 bet on the Volunteers winning straight up would return a profit of just $3. PASS, and play the spread.
Against the Spread (ATS)
MEMPHIS (+6.5, -105) is a good play catching more than three buckets. This is a rivalry game, and even though Wiseman isn't part of the festivities, Quinones might be back after a three-game absence. Either way, the Tigers should be able to at least keep it close.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Memphis to cover the spread would profit $8.70 if it does so.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 139.5 (- 105) is worth a small-unit play. While the Under is 4-1 in Tennessee's past five overall, the Over is 7-3-1 in its past 11 at home. The Under has also dominated for Memphis, but the Over is 4-1 in its past five against winning teams.
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