Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Free Prediction 01/15/20

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The Tennessee Volunteers (10-5, 2-1 SEC) will be at Stegeman Coliseum to square off against the Georgia Bulldogs (10-5, 0-2 SEC) in a SEC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs got blown out by the fifth-ranked Auburn Tigers, 82-60, while the Volunteers edged the South Carolina Gamecocks, 56-55.

Getting to the free throw line was one of Tennessee’s largest strengths. They made 28 trips to the line, while South Carolina went 22 times. Georgia, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.206). Georgia was led by Rayshaun Hammonds, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, John Fulkerson fueled Tennessee with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Volunteers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 96-50. Tennessee’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Georgia, who had a mark of 0.330. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-breaking Bulldogs will look to push the more methodical Volunteers. The Bulldogs rank 19th in possessions per game while the Volunteers are 309th.

Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Bulldogs Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgia, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Georgia ranks 190th (23.2).
  • The Bulldogs rank 46th in steals per game (8.1) while the Volunteers rank 155th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
  • Tennessee ranks 12th in blocks per game (5.9) while Georgia ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Volunteers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Bulldogs rank 150th (13.2).
  • Tennessee ranks 100th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Georgia ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Volunteers have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average).