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The UT Martin Skyhawks (2-4) face the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (6-0) Wednesday at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UT Martin vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
UT Martin dropped its 4th consecutive game on Friday, losing 65-53 to the Le Moyne Dolphins, a team that moved to Division I in July 2023. The Skyhawks failed to cover as 3-point road favorites as the Under 144 cashed. UT Martin struggled offensively, hitting just 3-of-31 (9.7%) from beyond the arc. G Afan Trnka led the team with 12 points.
Tennessee stayed undefeated by defeating the No. 18 Baylor Bears 77-62 on Friday, covering as 4.5-point favorites as the Under 142 cashed. Tennessee built a commanding 47-20 lead at halftime and cruised to victory in the Bahamas. Senior G Chaz Lanier led all scorers with 25 points.
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UT Martin vs. 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 6:09 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): UT Martin +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Tennessee -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: UT Martin +38.5 (-110) | Tennessee -38.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UT Martin vs. Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 92, UT Martin 49
Moneyline
PASS.
The Volunteers (-10000) will dominate over their in-state competitor but no way you can bet these odds. Take your wager to the spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET TENNESSEE -38.5 (-110).
Tennessee is clearly the superior team in every aspect, but the only question is whether they can cover this large spread. They’ve covered spreads of 25+ points twice this season, but haven’t faced one over 30. The Volunteers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. UT Martin struggles offensively, averaging just 65.6 points per game (292nd nationally), while Tennessee scores 82.2 points per game (53rd). Expect the Volunteers to cover on Wednesday.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 142.5 (-110).
Tennessee excels at both scoring and defense, which will be too much for UT Martin. The Volunteers allow just 58 points per game, while UT Martin averages only 65. I don’t see UT Martin scoring more than 60 points, possibly even less. While Tennessee should put up big numbers, it’s unclear if UT Martin will contribute enough to push the total over. Given this, the safer bet is the Under in this matchup.
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