| MATCHUP | Tennessee Volunteers | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-1 | 4-3 |
| Spread | -6.5 -112 | +6.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -278 | +225 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-105) | Under 146.5 (-115) |
| Where | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
In this article we will formulate a Tennessee vs Syracuse prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 2nd at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 7-1 this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Tennessee led 41-34 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the tough loss. The Volunteers shot 41% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Nate Ament led Tennessee with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jaylen Carey added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Tennessee defeated Houston by a score of 76-73 and Rutgers by a score of 85-60. The Volunteers have scored 85.9 points per game with 43.6 rebounds and 19.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.4 points against per game this season. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.5 points and 5.3 assists per game, while Nate Ament is averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Volunteers. Tennessee is shooting 48.8% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 4-3 this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 95-64 in their last game. Syracuse trailed 35-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 60-30 in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Orange shot 39% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Sadiq White Jr led Syracuse with 14 points and three rebounds, while Tyler Betsey added 10 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Syracuse lost to Kansas by a score of 71-60 and Houston by a score of 78-74 in overtime. The Orange have scored 74.9 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.3 points against per game this season. Kiyan Anthony is averaging 11.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Tyler Betsey is averaging 10.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Orange. Syracuse is shooting 46.2% from the field, 57.1% on free throws, and 29.3% on three pointers this year.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents at JMA Wireless Dome.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won 25 of its last 26 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Syracuse’s last 17 home night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Six of Tennessee’s last seven games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
Tennessee vs Syracuse Prediction
Syracuse comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak, but they have scored just 64 and 60 points in their last two games. The Orange are shooting 46% from the field and did take Houston to overtime last week, but really struggled in the second half against Iowa State. Tennessee took their first loss of the season against Kansas last time out, but they did beat Houston prior to that. I think the Volunteers are the much better team in this game and I like them to pull away in the second half for the cover.