| MATCHUP | Gardner Webb Bulldogs | Tennessee Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-12 | 8-3 |
| Where | Food City Center, Knoxville, TN | |
| When | Sunday, December 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs lost to Georgia Southern and Wofford, and they play Charleston Southern next. Gardner-Webb has lost 12 of its last 14 games.
The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are averaging 76.3 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 93.8 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Jacob Hogarth is averaging 11.1 points and 1.3 assists, while Jacob Hudson is averaging 10.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. Spence Sims is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Talbert is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Gardner-Webb Bulldogs are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers lost to Illinois, beat Louisville, and they play South Carolina State next. Tennessee has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 81.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.7 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 17.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 16 points and 2.8 assists. JP Estrella is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Carey is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 23 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- Gardner-Webb has lost 16 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Gardner-Webb has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs will win
- Tennessee has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last eight games against the Big South Conference Conference at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Gardner-Webb’s last six road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.3%).
- Tennessee ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.5).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.3).
Gardner Webb vs Tennessee Prediction
It’s no secret that Gardner Webb isn’t a good team on either side of the ball, and it’s also just 2-9 ATS. You shouldn’t be making a habit of backing Gardner Webb. However, this is a ridiculous amount of points. It’s also a letdown spot for the Vols after playing Kansas, Syracuse, Illinois, and Louisville. You just don’t see these sorts of lines, and Tennessee was a favorite of 40 or more points once this season against North Florida, and it failed to cover the number. Even against the worse of the worst, you’re asking for a lot with this number, and the truth is Tennessee probably doesn’t care to embarrass its opponent. Gardner Webb didn’t do anything to Tennessee. Give me the points.