Tennessee at Georgia odds, picks and predictions
The Georgia Bulldogs (12-3, 2-0 SEC) welcome the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers (11-4, 1-1) to Stegeman Coliseum Saturday. Tip is set for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Tennessee vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Tennessee has a 7-game win streak snapped Wednesday, suffering a 77-72 road loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs and failing to cover as a 2-point favorite. The Vols are 6-8-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season, yet just 2-4-1 ATS over their last 7. Tennessee, 1-2 ATS in true road games, is led by G Dalton Knecht, who is averaging 15.9 points per game (PPG).
The Bulldogs beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 76-66 Wednesday, covering as 2-point home favorites. They are also 6-8-1 ATS, and 3-1-1 ATS over their last 5. Georgia has won 10 straight after starting the season 2-3 (losses to Miami, Providence and Oregon -- all on a neutral court). The Bulldogs, 4-5-1 ATS at home, are led by G Noah Thomasson's 12.7 PPG.
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Tennessee at Georgia odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Tennessee -315 (bet $315 to win $100) | Georgia +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
- Against the spread: Tennessee -7.5 (-110) | Georgia +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Tennessee at Georgia picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 74, Georgia 65
Moneyline
PASS.
Although the public may be low on Tennessee (-315) after losing to Mississippi State, it is rightfully a strong favorite and isn't worth a play to win outright.
Against the spread
BET TENNESSEE -7.5 (-110).
The Vols have covered in 2 of their last 3 games and have really only lost to qualify sides, going 2-3 against ranked teams. The same could be said of Georgia, but it has only played one ranked team -- losing to then-No. 11 Miami 79-68.
Three of the Bulldogs top 4 scoring options are shooting 40.3% or under from the field. That type of efficiency isn't going to get it done against a team of Tennessee's caliber. Expect Georgia to not be able to handle the talent and skill of Tennessee.
BACK TENNESSEE -7.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 145.5 (-105).
The Bulldogs are 6-9 O/U on the season and have held their opponent to 70 points or fewer in 8 of their last 10 games. Georgia has gone Under in 5 of its last 7 as well.
The Vols are 3-2-1 O/U in their last 6 and are coming off a 72-point showing against Mississippi State. Expect Tennessee's slow pace and strong defense to be on display. TAKE UNDER 145.5 (-105).
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