Norfolk State at Tennessee odds, picks and predictions
The Norfolk State Spartans (9-6) head to Thompson-Boling Arena to face the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (9-3) Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Norfolk State vs. Tennessee odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Spartans won their 9th game of the season 84-65 over the South Dakota Jackrabbits on Dec. 21. They won the game outright as a 5-point underdog and the Over (141.5) hit. Junior F Jack Doumbia led Norfolk State with 17 point while junior G Jamarii Thomas finished with 13 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. This will Norfolk State's 1st game against a ranked opponent this season.
Tennessee, which is No. 7 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, won their 5th straight game 65-46 over the Tarleton State Texans on Dec. 21. They did not cover the 22.5-point spread and the Under (139.5) hit. Junior G Zakai Zeigler had 13 points and 5 assists. It was Volunteers lowest scoring output in a winning effort; they average 77.1 points per game.
These 2 teams have never met on the basketball court.
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Norfolk State at Tennessee odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:58 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Norfolk State +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500) | Tennessee -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Norfolk State +24.5 (-115) | Tennessee -24.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Norfolk State at Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 78, Norfolk State 60
Moneyline
PASS.
You should obviously avoid betting Tennessee (-10000) because the odds are outrageous. Go look at the spread if you want to make a bet.
Against the spread
BET NORFOLK STATE +24.5 (-115).
Tennessee has played the 4th-toughest schedule in the country this season and have challenged themselves in non-conference play. That being said, they are just 1-6-1 ATS over their last 8 games. Meanwhile, Norfolk State has covered the spread in 7 of their last 9 games.
The Spartans are road warriors playing 5 of their last 7 away from Norfolk. The environment won't be too much for them.
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Over/Under
AVOID.
I do not have a good feeling either way on this bet. Both teams have been very inconsistent when it comes to going Over the total. Tennessee is 6-4 in their last 10, Norfolk State is 4-5 over their last 9.
The Spartans and Volunteers both pride themselves on defensive side of the ball as well. They both keep their opponents under 68 points per game on average. I'm going to just stay away from this one.
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