Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns

Mar 14, 2025

Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers
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Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers Pick – 3/14/2025

The Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers are set to clash in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This matchup features the 13th-seeded Longhorns, fresh off a double-overtime victory over Texas A&M, against the 4th-seeded Volunteers, who have enjoyed a strong season and are looking to advance further in the tournament.

Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Preview

The Texas Longhorns (19-14) have demonstrated resilience in the SEC Tournament, securing a 94-89 double-overtime win against Texas A&M. Guard Tre Johnson led the team with 20 points, while Kadin Shedrick contributed 14 points, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. The Longhorns' offense averages 78.6 points per game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow 71.9 points per game, with opponents shooting 42.1% from the field against them. Johnson leads the team with 20.1 points per game, and Arthur Kaluma adds 12.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

The Tennessee Volunteers (25-6) have had a strong season, finishing with a 12-6 record in SEC play. They are coming off a 75-65 victory over South Carolina, where guard Chaz Lanier scored 23 points. The Volunteers' defense is a standout, allowing just 61.9 points per game, ranking seventh nationally. Offensively, they average 74.5 points per game, shooting 45.4% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. Lanier leads the team with 17.9 points per game, while Zakai Zeigler contributes 13.1 points and a conference-best 7.5 assists per game.

Betting Insights

  • Point Spread: Tennessee is favored by 10 points.
  • Moneyline: Tennessee -538, Texas +394.
  • Over/Under: 135 points.

Recent betting trends indicate that Texas is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last four games, while Tennessee is 0-4 ATS in their last four games. The over has hit in four of Tennessee's last six games and in five of Texas's last six games.

Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction

Considering the Longhorns' recent momentum and the Volunteers' defensive prowess, this game is poised to be competitive. Tennessee's defense has been formidable, but Texas's offense has been productive, especially in recent games. Given the point spread and recent trends, Texas covering the spread appears to be a favorable bet. Additionally, with both teams' recent games trending towards higher scores, betting on the over may also be a prudent choice.

Prediction: Texas covers the +10 spread; Over 135 points.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+9.5/-105
74% TX
-9.5/-115
26% TENN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+390
3% TX
-520
97% TENN

Total Pick Consensus

136.5/-110
11% UN
136.5/-110
89% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

TX
Team Stats Per Game
TENN
78.64
PTS GM
61.94
59.33
FGA
56.97
.462
FG%
.377
.362
3PT%
.277
10.15
ORB
10.71
0.78
DRB
0.68
36
TRB
31.81
21.67
FTA
16.1
.745
FT%
.733
13.06
AST
10
4.39
BLK
3
9.91
TO
12
18.67
PF
17.13

Defense/Offense

TX
Team Stats Per Game
TENN
71.91
PTS GM
74.55
58.24
FGA
57.29
.421
FG%
.454
.335
3PT%
.346
10.67
ORB
11.61
0.74
DRB
0.83
34.94
TRB
37.23
22.45
FTA
18.97
.702
FT%
.736
11.88
AST
15.9
3.03
BLK
5.1
11.61
TO
10.58
18.82
PF
15.19

Offense/Defense

TX
Advanced Game Stats
TENN
68.6
Pace
65.6
113.0
Off.Rate
94.4
.365
FTr
.283
.355
3PAr
.459
.565
TS%
.479
50.7
TRB%
46.1
47.7
AST%
46.6
9.1
STL%
8.9
11.8
BLK%
9.2
.526
eFG%
.440
12.5
TOV%
15.7
29.5
ORB%
29.5
.272
TF/FGA
.207

Defense/Offense

TX
Advanced Game Stats
TENN
68.6
Pace
65.6
103.3
Off.Rate
113.7
.386
FTr
.331
.362
3PAr
.430
.522
TS%
.562
49.3
TRB%
53.9
48.4
AST%
61.1
8.2
STL%
10.6
7.9
BLK%
16.5
.482
eFG%
.529
14.4
TOV%
13.8
29.2
ORB%
35.5
.271
TF/FGA
.244

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
TX TENN
TX TENN
Consensus
+10.5 (-108)
-10.5 (-110)
+10.0 (-108)
-10.0 (-113)
+10.5 (-105)
-10.5 (-110)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-120)
-9.5 (-120)
+10.5 (-120)
-10.5 (-102)
+10.5 (-108)
-10.5 (-105)
+10.0 (-108)
-10.0 (-113)
+10.0 (-110)
-10.0 (-110)
+9.5 (-110)
-9.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-105)
-10.5 (-105)
+9.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
TX TENN
TX TENN
Consensus
+377
-502
+393
-542
+370
-485
+390
-520
+385
-520
+400
-550
+420
-590
+390
-560
+400
-550
+400
-550
+375
-500
+400
-550
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
130.5 (-115)
130.5 (-105)
136.5 (-111)
136.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
130.5 (-115)
130.5 (-105)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
135.5 (-106)
135.5 (-120)
136.5 (-112)
136.5 (-109)
135.5 (-115)
135.5 (-105)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)
135.5 (-105)
135.5 (-115)
136.5 (-110)
136.5 (-110)

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