South Carolina State vs Tennessee Prediction 12/30/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a South Carolina State vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 30th at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 1-13 this season after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 95-70 in their last game. South Carolina State trailed 46-33 at halftime and they allowed 49 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Bulldogs shot 42% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. Jayden Johnson led South Carolina State with 23 points and six assists, while Noah Treadwell added 17 points and one assist in the loss.

Prior to that game, South Carolina State defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 68-54, but did lose to SC Upstate by a score of 78-72 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 65.9 points per game with 32.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.5 points against per game this season. Owen Bronston Jr is averaging 11.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Jayden Johnson is averaging 10.1 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Bulldogs. South Carolina State is shooting 39.4% from the field, 63.8% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. 

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 9-3 this year after they defeated Gardner-Webb by a score of 94-52 in their last game. Tennessee led 52-19 at halftime and coasted to the easy win in the second half. The Volunteers shot 54% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led Tennessee with 15 points and nine assists, while Amaree Abram added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tennessee defeated Louisville by a score of 83-62, but lost to Illinois by a score of 75-62 before that. The Volunteers have scored 82.2 points per game with 43.2 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.5 points against per game this season. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 17.6 points and 5.7 assists per game, while Nate Ament is averaging 15.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game for the Volunteers. Tennessee is shooting 48.0% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

• Tennessee has won each of its last 43 games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
• South Carolina State has lost each of its last 13 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Tennessee has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of South Carolina State’s last seven Tuesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Each of Tennessee’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

South Carolina State vs Tennessee Prediction 

Tennessee rolls into this matchup looking for their third straight win, as they continue to bounce back from that three game losing streak they had in early December. The Volunteers are 7-0 at home and they are shooting 48% from the field. South Carolina State is still looking for their first D1 win of the year and they are allowing 86.5 points per game on defense. This is a big number to cover, but I can’t back South Carolina State in this spot. Take Tennessee to win big.

David Racey's Pick: Tennessee -46.5