Missouri vs Tennessee Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
Tennessee (18-4) vs Missouri (17-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Food City Center)
Betting Odds: Tennessee -9.5 -- Over/Under: 134.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: SEC Network
In this article, we will formulate a Missouri vs Tennessee Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th, at the Thompson-Boling Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Volunteers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Missouri
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tennessee
-Recent betting trends in games played between Missouri and Tennessee
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tigers and Volunteers.
Missouri Looks for Third Straight Win
Missouri has played well this season and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Ole Miss, Missouri was able to secure the 83-75 and in the last game against Mississippi State, they were able to secure the 88-61 victory. At halftime, they were up 45-31 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Caleb Grill put up 20 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points.
Missouri comes into this game with a 17-4 record overall and they have gone 12-9 against the spread. Missouri is averaging 83.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 88th in the league. They are averaging 19.9 free throws per game which is 2nd in the league. They are also averaging 10 steals per game which is 7th in the league. Tamar Bates is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Bates has been the best player, but this squad has a ton of different scorers that can step up and have all throughout the season. Missouri will take on Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas after this game.
Tennessee Looks for Second Straight Win
Tennessee is looking for their second straight win and they sure dominated the last game. Tennessee gave up only 44 points against Florida and that was enough for the 20-point victory. Chaz Lanier had a strong game, putting up 19 points and five rebounds. Jordan Gainey also had a strong game putting up 16 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Before that win, Tennessee had lost two games in a row. Against Auburn, the offense wasn’t good enough, and against Kentucky, it was the defense that struggled, giving up 78 points.
Tennessee comes into this game with an 18-4 record overall and they have gone 13-8-1 against the spread. The over has hit in eight of the games so far this season. Tennessee is averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 58.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 181st in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd in the league. Chaz Lanier is having a strong season and is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 42.2 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Tennessee Will Beat Missouri
- Tennessee has won each of its last 25 Wednesday night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Missouri has lost 15 of its last 17 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Missouri has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Wednesday night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Missouri vs Tennessee Production
Missouri is going to really struggle here. They have played well heading into this game but they are now facing off against a Tennessee team that is giving up only 58.6 points per game. Their defense is ranked 3rd in the league and they are going to step up in a big way. The lack of scoring by Tennesse is going to be the difference here as the Volunteers are going to get the job done. Before the last game against the Florida Gators, I would probably be on Missouri here, but what the Volunteers did made quite the statement and they are going to make another big statement in this game. Back Tennessee against the spread here.
Shane’s Pick Tennessee -9.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
