The winless Florida A&M Rattlers (0-6) travel to Thompson-Boling Arena to go head-to-head against the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (6-1). The game can be seen on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Florida A&M Rattlers at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Volunteers won a close one over the 20th-ranked VCU Rams, 72-69, while the Rattlers lost big to the Kansas State Wildcats, 76-58.
The Volunteers held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.519) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 31.1). Florida A&M, on the other hand, forced Kansas State into a turnover percentage of 25.4 (above their season average of 17.7). Tennessee was led by John Fulkerson, who contributed 17 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Evins Desir fueled Florida A&M with 18 points and eight rebounds.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Tennessee figures to have a substantial advantage. Dating back to last season, the Volunteers defense ranks 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the Florida A&M offense ranks 304th in effective field goal percentage (0.476).
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Florida A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee ranks sixth in assists per game (17.6) while Florida A&M ranks 309th (10.9).
- The Rattlers rank 58th in steals per game (7.5) while the Volunteers rank 180th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Tennessee ranks 286th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while Florida A&M ranks 332nd (15.3).
- The Volunteers rank 59th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Rattlers rank 287th (32.1).
- Tennessee ranks fifth in blocks per game (5.5) while Florida A&M ranks 154th (3.2).
