At the beginning, the announcement of Penny Hardaway as a Memphis head coach was seen as a reach. Hardaway was sold as an ace recruiter with deep AAU and NBA connections. Much of the original skepticism has gone away. To show, Memphis is ranked 18th in the nation with one of the most talented young rosters anywhere. In the same way, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes was considered by many to be damaged goods when he arrived. Barnes has led Big Orange to a highly successful era for College Basketball bets. Now Tennessee is a perennial SEC contender.
Memphis Tigers Vs. Tennessee Volunteers
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 14, 2019, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Thompson Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Memphis Vs. Tennessee TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Memphis Vs. Tennessee College Basketball Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Memphis Tigers Vs. Tennessee Volunteers Overview
Now Memphis has a sports betting record of 8-1 straight up, 5-3-1 vs. the odds, and 5-4 over the total. The Tigers have not lost to the line in their last three games. Three of their last five outings went under the total. Overall national metrics have Memphis ranked 15th for scoring offense, 11th for scoring margin, 18th for rebounds, and 84th for points allowed. Penny Hardaway has recruited an elite roster and is building power. Encompassing that is the fact that Memphis is the class of the American Athletic Conference.
In a similar way Tennessee is 7-1 straight up, 4-4 on the board with 3-4 under the total. Big Orange has failed to cover three of their last four games. Four of their last five went under the total. To show UT ranks 160th for scoring offense, 22nd for scoring margin, and sixth for points allowed. Rick Barnes has proven Texas wrong for firing him and has re-energized the Volunteer program. Although he flirted with UCLA last spring Barnes is back to stay on Rocky Top. Correspondingly Big Orange fans and gamblers are thinking March Madness.
Key Tigers: C James Wiseman (19.7 PTS, 10.7 REB, 3.0 BLK, 76.9% FG, 70.4% FT) Wiseman Suspended Until January 12, F Precious Achiuwa (13.9 PTS, 9.6 REB, 45.5% FG, 53.3 FT, 16.7% 3P), F DJ Jeffries (12.0 PTS, 4.4 REB, 1.2 AST, 54.3% FG, 71.4% FT, 33.3% 3P), G Boogie Ellis (9.7 PTS, 2.3 REB, 2.0 STL. 36.8% FG, 68% FT, 36.8% 3P)
Key Volunteers: G Lamonte Turner (13.8 PTS, 3.8 REB, 7.6 AST, 2.0 STL, 30.8% FG, 71.4% FT, 26.8% 3P)
Memphis and Tennessee Against the Spread
The Tigers Are:
- 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 away games
- 2-3 under the total on the road
- 4-2 vs. the line in their last six games at Tennessee
- 2-0 over the total away from home vs. the Volunteers
The Volunteers Are:
- 3-5 against the spread in their last eight home games
- 1-10-1 under the total when playing at home
- 8-3 on the board in their head to head series with Memphis
- 4-1 over the total in their last five games with the Tigers
Memphis Tigers Vs. Tennessee Volunteers College Basketball Bets Picks
In this situation, the suspension to Wiseman may be the College Basketball Bets Difference. As was previously noted the Tennessee defense is one of the best in the country. Memphis has struggled to get the money on the road.
Memphis vs. Tennessee College Basketball Bet Pick: Tennessee Volunteers
Memphis vs. Tennessee College Basketball Bets Score Prediction: Tennessee 78, Memphis 70