The 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (3-0) look to extend their hot start when they take on the winless Alabama State Hornets (0-3) at Thompson-Boling Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Volunteers beat the 20th-ranked Washington Huskies, 75-62, while the Hornets got blown out by the Houston Cougars, 84-56.
Tennessee played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.358 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.528. Washington was 0.077 and 0.438, respectively, for those same stats. Alabama State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.306 vs. 0.141). Jordan Bowden had a solid game for Tennessee with 18 points and six rebounds. Tobi Ewuosho, meanwhile had a good outing for Alabama State, putting up 23 points and six rebounds.
Tennessee could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. Since the 2018-19 season, the Volunteers rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while Alabama State ranks 257th in defensive efficiency.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee ranks sixth in assists per game (18.0) while Alabama State ranks 302nd (10.0).
- The Volunteers rank fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Hornets rank 156th (3.1).
- Tennessee ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.4) while Alabama State ranks 242nd (7.2).
- The Volunteers rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Hornets rank 259th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Alabama State ranks 81st in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Tennessee ranks 247th (23.9).
