Georgia vs Tennessee Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs are 14-2 (2-1) this year after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 72-62 in their last game. Georgia trailed 36-33 at halftime, but they outscored Oklahoma by a total of 39-26 in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 42.9% from the field, 17.6% on three-pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Asa Newell led Georgia with 15 points and five rebounds, while Dakota Leffew added 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated Kentucky by a score of 82-69 but did lose to Ole Miss by a score of 63-51 before that. Georgia has won nine of their last ten games and their only other loss was against Marquette early in the season. Georgia has scored 79.9 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Dakota Leffew is averaging 12.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 48.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season. 

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 15-1 (2-1) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and they added 41 points in the second half to secure the win. The Volunteers shot 44.6% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with 16 points and eight assists, while Darlinstone Dubar added 12 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Volunteers lost to Florida by a score of 73-43 but did beat Arkansas by a score of 76-52 before that. Tennessee has won 15 of their first 16 games, including wins over Louisville, Baylor, and Illinois. Tennessee has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 57.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.7 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this year. Chaz Lanier is averaging 19.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 11.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game this season. Tennessee is shooting 46.3% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year. Tennessee will meet Vanderbilt after this game.

Why Tennessee will beat Georgia

• Tennessee has won each of its last nine games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• Georgia has lost each of its last four games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• Georgia has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Georgia vs Tennessee Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with just one conference loss on the season and they are both ranked in the top 25, but Tennessee will be at home for this one. The Volunteers were blown out by Florida two games ago, but they bounced back with a nice road win against Texas. Tennessee is only allowing 57.9 points per game this year, but they have allowed 73 and 70 in their last two. Georgia did lose their last road game to Ole Miss by 12 points, but they did have an impressive win over Kentucky two games ago. The Bulldogs have the better offensive numbers so far this year and their defense hasn’t been bad, but they are a different team on the road. Take Tennessee to win easily at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Tennessee -11.5