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The Syracuse Orange (4-2) face the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (7-0) Tuesday. Tip-off from Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Syracuse vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Syracuse snapped a 2-game losing streak with an 82-72 win as a 9.5-point home favorite over Cornell Wednesday with the Under (165) hitting.
The Orange dominated the interior, outrebounding Cornell 48-35 and outscoring the Big Red 40-24 in the paint. F Donnie Freeman delivered a standout performance, tallying 23 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.
Tennessee remained perfect Wednesday, crushing UT Martin 78-35 as a 37.5-point home favorite while the Under (144.5) cashed.
The Volunteers dominated defensively, outrebounding UT Martin 49-24, forcing 18 turnovers and outscoring the Skyhawks 36-10 in the paint. Senior G Chaz Lanier led the charge with 18 points, showcasing his consistency in another standout performance.
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Syracuse at Tennessee odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 1:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Syracuse +1250 (bet $100 to win $1,250) | Tennessee -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Syracuse +19.5 (-115) | Tennessee -19.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Syracuse at Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 76, Syracuse 61
Moneyline
PASS.
The Volunteers (-3000) will remain undefeated Tuesday night, but this game will be more competitive than most think. I’ll save my wager for the spread.
Against the spread
BET SYRACUSE +19.5 (-115).
The Volunteers have been dominant this season, boasting a 7-0 record and covering the spread in their last 6 games. However, their resume includes just one true quality win against Baylor, with UVA in transition and Louisville rebuilding.
On the other hand, Syracuse has covered 3 straight games, including solid showings against Texas and Texas Tech. While the market projects Tennessee to keep rolling — it has yet to win by fewer than 15 points — 19.5 feels like a lofty spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 143.5 (-105).
Tennessee’s elite defense allows just 54.7 points per game, holding opponents to 46.3 over its last 3 outings.
Syracuse, averaging 81 points per game, faces a tough challenge against the Volunteers.
Tennessee has seen the Under hit in 3 straight games, while Syracuse has gone Under in 3 of its last 5. Expect the Volunteers to dictate the pace and keep this matchup low-scoring.
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