Tennessee vs Georgia Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tennessee vs Georgia prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th at the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are 13-6 (3-3) this year after they defeated Alabama by a score of 79-73 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 39-36 at halftime and they scored 43 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Volunteers shot 47% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Nate Ament led Tennessee with 29 points and seven rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 24 points and four assists in the win.

Prior to that game, Tennessee lost to Kentucky by a score of 80-78, but did beat Texas A&M by a score of 87-82 before that. The Volunteers have scored 82.2 points per game with 42.5 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.8 points and 5.5 assists per game, while Nate Ament is averaging 16.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Volunteers. Tennessee is shooting 48.1% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year. 

Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs are 16-4 (4-3) this season after they lost to Texas by a score of 87-67 in their last game. Georgia led 37-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 57-30 in the second half for the ugly loss. The Bulldogs shot 43% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Jeremiah Wilkinson led UGA with 17 points and four assists, while Jordan Ross added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Georgia defeated Missouri by a score of 74-72 and Arkansas by a score of 90-76. The Bulldogs have scored 93.5 points per game with 41.4 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Jeremiah Wilkinson is averaging 17.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game, while Blue Cain is averaging 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Georgia is shooting 47.1% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 32.0% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win

• Georgia has won 16 of its last 17 night games at Stegeman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tennessee has lost the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents.

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

• Tennessee has won seven of its last eight games against Georgia.
• Georgia has lost three of its last four night games against the Southeastern Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tennessee’s last 11 road night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of Georgia’s last six home games have produced a total of 163+ points.

Tennessee vs Georgia Prediction 

Georgia comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but they played a horrible second half against Texas last time out. The Bulldogs are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed 87+ points in two of their last four. Tennessee has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, including a nice road win against Alabama in their last game. The Volunteers are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 78+ in three straight. This should be a great game to watch, but I have to side with Georgia at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Georgia ML