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The Montana Grizzlies (2-1) and the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) meet at Food City Center Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Montana vs. Tennessee odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Montana’s 2 wins have come against NAIA opponents, the latest a 94-44 victory over Northwest Indian College on Sunday. The Grizzlies dominated the glass, outrebounding their opponent 50-26. Guard Kai Johnson led the way with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in an impressive all-around performance.
Tennessee moved to 2-0 with a 77-55 win over Louisville on Saturday, covering as a 2.5-point road underdog while the Under 157 hit. The Volunteers shot an impressive 10-for-19 from 3-point range (52.6%). Senior guards Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler each scored 19 points.
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Montana at Tennessee odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Montana +2800 (bet $100 to win $2,800) | Tennessee -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Montana +24.5 (-110) | Tennessee -24.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Montana at Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 82, Montana 56
Moneyline
PASS.
You should obviously avoid betting Tennessee (-10000) because the odds are outrageous. Look at the spread or total if you want to make a bet.
Against the spread
BET TENNESSEE -24.5 (-110).
Tennessee has looked strong in its first 2 games and should control this one easily. They’re 1-1 ATS, having missed a larger spread against Gardner-Webb, but shot an impressive 56.6% with 40 rebounds against Louisville. Montana’s 2 wins came against weaker teams, and they struggled against Oregon, shooting 34% with 14 turnovers. At 0-3 ATS, Montana will have a tough time keeping pace here.
Over/Under
BET UNDER -141.5 (-110).
Montana went Under in their only game with odds, scoring under 50 against Oregon while hitting just 24.2% from 3 and 61.3% from the line. Facing Tennessee’s tough defense, it’s unlikely they’ll improve much. Meanwhile, the Volunteers rank 25th nationally with a 53.7% field goal percentage, averaging 78.5 points and 34.5 rebounds per game, while holding opponents to 25.8% shooting from beyond the arc. I’ll take the Under in this matchup.
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