Nov 9, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA;  Tennessee Volunteers guard Terrence Hill Jr. (3) goes to the basket against the Radford Highlanders during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.  Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Tennessee State vs Tennessee Prediction 11/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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Tennessee State vs Tennessee Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP Tennessee State Tigers Tennessee Volunteers
Team Records 2-1 2-0
Spread +29.5 -110 -29.5 -110
Moneyline +4000 -50000
Total Over 156.5 (-115) Under 156.5 (-105)
Where Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
When Friday, November 13, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV SECN+

Tennessee State vs Tennessee Prediction

In Tennessee State vs Tennessee Prediction, Tennessee is coming as -29.5 home favorites. Tennessee has been undefeated this season and has been playing elite defense, ranking 14th in the entire nation in points allowed and having a +27 point differential. Tennessee State’s numbers are inflated as two of their three games played are against non-Division I teams and in their only game against a Division I team they lost by 30 points and allowed 94, so I cannot see how they can keep up with an elite Tennessee team on the road and their elite defense. Tennessee is currently ranked as the #11 team in the entire country and I expect them to have a field day today, winning comfortably and covering the spread at home.

Tennessee Volunteers Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record. They are coming off a 70-47 home win against Radford and will face Michigan State and Coastal Carolina next.

Offensively, they are averaging 80 points per game, while allowing 53 points per game defensively. The Volunteers are shooting 49.6% from the field and are making 5.5 three-pointers per game with a 27.5% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 28.5% from the field and 21.6% from the 3-point range. They are making 16.5 free throws per game and shooting with a 84.6% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game and allow 33 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16.5 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 9.5 assists per game. They average 6 blocks per game and 9 steals per game, while committing 13 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game. They commit 17 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3.

Terrence Hill Jr. leads Tennessee Volunteers in scoring, averaging 17.5 ppg on 54.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 3 assists per game. DeWayne Brown II follows with 10.5 ppg on 57.1% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 14.5 rebounds per game and a team-high 3 assists per game. Dai Dai Ames follows with 9.5 ppg on 46.2% shooting from the field. Troy Henderson shares the team lead in assists with 3 per game.

Tennessee State Tigers Preview

The Tennessee State Tigers have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 neutral record. They are coming off a 123-73 home win against Fisk and will face South Florida and Oklahoma State next.

Offensively, they are averaging 104.7 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Tigers are shooting 50.2% from the field and are making 7 three-pointers per game with a 25.3% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 41% from the field and 32% from the 3-point range. They are making 20.3 free throws per game and shooting with a 73.5% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 45 rebounds per game and allow 38 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 22.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 11.7 assists per game. They average 8.7 blocks per game and 14.3 steals per game, while committing 14.7 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 23 turnovers per game. They commit 18.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5.

Aaron Bradshaw leads Tennessee State Tigers in scoring, averaging 14.3 ppg on 54.3% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. Deondrea Lindsey follows with 12.7 ppg on 56% shooting from the field. Arterio Morris and Ty-Laur Johnson follow with 11.7 ppg each, with Morris shooting with 39.3% from the field and Johnson adding a team-high 6.3 assists per game and shooting with 50% from the field.

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Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

  • Tennessee has won each of its last 46 games against non-Conference opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
  • Tennessee State has lost each of its last 10 games against the Southeastern Conference.
  • Tennessee State has lost the first half in each of its last seven road night games against the Southeastern Conference.

Why the Tennessee State Tigers will win

  • Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 night games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Tennessee’s last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
  • Thirteen of Tennessee State’s last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Tennessee ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (53.0).
  • Tennessee ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (28.5%).
  • Tennessee State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (86.4).
  • Tennessee State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (8.7).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Tennessee -29.5

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