To begin with expectations were sky high for Tennessee after a strong regular season in which they were ranked number one much of the season. By contrast Purdue did not get as much love with the NCAA basketball championship odds. Despite the fact that the Boilermakers shared the Big Ten Conference championship with Michigan State. But after Purdue dominated their first two wins of the NCAA Tournament gamblers are giving them a second look. By contrast Tennessee failed to cover their first two Big Dance matchups. UT barely escaped Iowa in overtime to cast doubts on their abilities.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Date and Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:29 p.m. ET
Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | +1½ (-110) | 146½ (-110) |  |
| Tennessee | -1½ (-110) | 146½ (-110) | |
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Purdue vs. Tennessee TV Coverage: TBS
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue is in good form for NCAA basketball championship odds. As an example, the Boilermakers have gotten the money in five of their last seven games. Four of their last six matchups have gone over the total. First round action saw Purdue pay out in a 61-48 win over Old Dominion. That was followed by an impressive 87-61 blowout against Villanova. Now Purdue stands at 25-9 straight up, 19-14-1 vs. the line and 18-16 over the total. National metrics have Purdue ranked 86th for scoring offense and 45th for points allowed.
Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee has the look of a team on fumes as far as online wagering value. To show the Volunteers have covered only two of their last six matchups. UT has gone over the total in their last six games. Tennessee scored a 77-70 win over Colgate to open March Madness action. Second round play saw the Vols beat Iowa 83-77 in overtime after blowing a huge lead. Tennessee is 31-5 straight up, 17-17-1 against the odds, and 21-14 over the total. UT ranks 20th in the nation for scoring offense and 109th for points allowed.
Stats to Consider
Purdue has been a solid NCAA Tournament betting value. For example, the Boilermakers have covered five of their last eight March Madness matchups. The Boilers have gone over the total in 10 of their last 12 Big Dance games. By contrast Tennessee has come away with the cash in only one of their last five NCAA Tournament games. Five of their last seven March Madness outings have gone over the total.
Team vs. Team
Of great concern to Tennessee is Purdue guard Carsen Edwards. In the win over Villanova Edwards pumped 42 points to go with six rebounds. Additionally, Edwards scored 26 points in the first-round win over Old Dominion along with seven rebounds. Edwards led the Boilermakers with 23.6 points per game. Counter to Edwards is Grant Williams of Tennessee. Williams is the Vols leading scorer with 18.8 points per game.
Matchup to Watch
Purdue brings momentum and the best player on the court for NCAA basketball championship odds. Tennessee has struggled to get the money in recent games and nearly blew the tournament to Iowa. Edwards is on fire and should enter this one with full confidence.
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Purdue vs. Tennessee NCAA Betting Online Pick: Purdue Boilermakers
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