Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Baylor vs Tennessee NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.
Baylor vs Tennessee Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Volunteers? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -5 against Baylor in a non-conference matchup.
Baylor vs. Tennessee Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Baylor Bears at Tennessee Volunteers
- Where: Nassau at Baha Mar Convention Center
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds TENN -5, BAYL +173 | TENN -216 O/U 143.5
Bears Preview: Can Baylor Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Baylor Bears Recent Game
Baylor edged out a 99-98 win over St. John's on Thursday, November 21st, but didn't cover the -2.5 spread. The combined points of 197 easily surpassed the O/U line of 151.
After trailing 44-30 at halftime, Baylor turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while holding St. John's to 33 points.
Bears Offense Breakdown
Baylor put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. They hit 15 of 29 threes, good for 51.7%, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50.6%. Their two-point shooting was just 37% (20/54), and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting 60.9% (14/23).
The Bears dished out 22 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Norchad Omier led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor added 22 points and 10 boards, shooting 8/10 from the field. Aaron Scott was 5/6 from deep, finishing with 20 points, and Jeremy Roach also contributed 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes.
Bears Team Defense
Baylor's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made baskets on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Bears allowed 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the line 28 times, where they hit 16 free throws.
Volunteers Preview: Can Tennessee Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
In their recent matchup against Virginia on Thursday, November 21st, the Volunteers secured a 64-42 victory at home. Tennessee, who entered the game as -12.5 favorites, covered the spread with this win. The total points for the game were 106, well below the O/U line of 126.5.
After leading 22-21 at halftime, Tennessee's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Virginia to just 21 points while scoring 42 of their own.
Volunteers Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Tennessee's offense put up 64 points, shooting 37.9% from the field and 36% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 5 of 10 attempts.
Chaz Lanier led the way with 26 points, knocking down 6 of 12 threes. Igor Miličić Jr. added 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from deep. The Volunteers grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, with Lanier and Ames both finishing without an assist.
Volunteers Team Defense
Even with Tennessee giving up 18 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, allowing just 42 points. The Volunteers limited their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Tennessee's defense saw 25 three-point attempts, with 9 finding the mark for a 36% shooting rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 50%, hitting 5 of 10.
Bears vs Volunteers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Baylor has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 73 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Tennessee has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 78 points per game.
- The last five games that Baylor was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Volunteers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Baylor vs Tennessee Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Baylor +5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.