Tennessee Volunteers vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction 01/07/20

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It will be a contest between two exceptional defenses when the Missouri Tigers (8-5, 0-1 SEC) go head-to-head with the Tennessee Volunteers (8-5, 0-1 SEC) at Mizzou Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, and will air on SEC Network.

Tennessee Volunteers at Missouri Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Tigers fell to the 17th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 71-59, while the Volunteers were defeated by the LSU Tigers, 78-64.

Tennessee had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 29.9) while Missouri had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.5). Missouri rallied around Dru Smith, who had 11 points. Yves Pons, meanwhile played well for Tennessee, contributing 18 points.

The Volunteers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Tennessee won 72-60. Tennessee’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Missouri. The Volunteers had a rate of 0.283, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.092. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between a pair of the NCAA’s premier defenses. Missouri ranks 13th in defensive efficiency (85.8) and Tennessee is 33rd (89.2).

Tennessee Volunteers at Missouri Tigers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks 40th in assists per game (15.8) while Missouri ranks 194th (11.9).
  • The Volunteers rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while the Tigers rank 53rd (19.3).
  • Missouri ranks 40th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Tennessee ranks 65th (32.9).
  • The Volunteers rank 17th in blocks per game (5.4) while the Tigers rank 125th (3.1).
  • Missouri ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Tennessee ranks 144th (7.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 52.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
  • The Volunteers have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Tennessee has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.