The 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (7-2) will travel to Fifth Third Arena to go head-to-head against the Cincinnati Bearcats (6-4). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Tennessee Volunteers at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bearcats lost a winnable game to the Colgate Raiders, 67-66, while the Volunteers were beaten by the 13th-ranked Memphis Tigers, 51-47.
Tennessee had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 17.8) while Cincinnati had a much better free throw rate (0.212 vs. 0.103). Keith Williams had a good performance for Cincinnati with 15 points and seven rebounds. Tennessee, meanwhile, was led by Josiah-Jordan James, who finished with 14 points and five rebounds.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this meeting. Since last season, Cincinnati has preferred to play fast (55th in possessions per game), while Tennessee has been slower-paced (295th in possessions per game).
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while Cincinnati ranks 155th (22.8).
- The Volunteers rank 11th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Bearcats rank 39th (4.4).
- Cincinnati averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 146th in the NCAA. Tennessee ranks 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Volunteers rank 39th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Bearcats rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9).
- Tennessee ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Cincinnati ranks 88th (11.3).
