Wisconsin Badgers at Tennessee Volunteers Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Tennessee Volunteers (8-3) will be at home in Thompson-Boling Arena when they square off with the Wisconsin Badgers (6-5). Action gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Volunteers defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 75-53, while the Badgers beat the Milwaukee Panthers 83-64.

Wisconsin dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.245) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Milwaukee was 0.231 and 17.1, respectively. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Jacksonville State. The Volunteers had a rate of 13.0 (better than their season average of 17.3), while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 20.9. Tennessee was led by Yves Pons, who contributed 11 points, nine rebounds and six blocks. D’Mitrik Trice, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Wisconsin with 31 points and five rebounds.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Tennessee currently ranks 293rd in possessions per game (67.1) and Wisconsin is 339th (64.5).

Wisconsin Badgers at Tennessee Volunteers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Tennessee ranks 35th in assists per game (15.9) while Wisconsin ranks 165th (11.6).
  • The Badgers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Volunteers rank 69th (33.0).
  • Tennessee allows the 11th-fewest three pointers per game (16.5) while Wisconsin ranks 23rd (17.9).
  • The Badgers rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Volunteers rank 125th (7.1).
  • Tennessee averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the nation. Wisconsin ranks 61st in blocks allowed per game (2.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 11.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average).