Your cart is currently empty!
Texas vs Tennessee Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Texas Longhorns | Tennessee Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-6 | 11-4 |
| Where | Food City Center, Knoxville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
The Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Volunteers will meet on Tuesday night in an SEC matchup at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns enter Tuesday evening’s contest with a 9–5 win‑loss record, including an 0–1 mark in SEC play and a 1–1 record on the road. The Longhorns have compiled wins over Maryland Eastern Shore, Southern, North Carolina State and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, while dropping games to Mississippi State, Duke and the Arizona State Sun Devils. More recently, in the Texas Longhorns 101–98 overtime loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, sophomore guard Dailyn Swain delivered a standout performance, accumulating 34 points (10 of 18 shooting from the field), 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.
The Texas Longhorns average 86.3 points (35th in nation) on 48.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.8 percent from three‑point range per game. Through 14 games played in 2025, the Longhorns are allowing opponents 73.1 points per contest.
Sophomore guard Dailyn Swain leads the Texas Longhorns with 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game, while senior guard Jordan Pope contributes 12.9 points, 2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest, providing Texas with a reliable secondary scoring option. Sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis averages 16.1 points and 6.6 rebounds giving the Longhorns interior balance.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers enter Tuesday evening’s contest with a 10–4 record, including an 8–0 mark at home and a 1–1 record in conference play. The Volunteers have amassed wins over South Carolina State, Louisville, Houston and the North Florida Ospreys, while dropping games to Arkansas, Illinois, and the Kansas Jayhawks. In Tennessee’s most recent outing, an 86–75 loss to Arkansas, Tennessee guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie accumulated 14 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, illustrating his ability to lead the Volunteers backcourt.
Tennessee is averaging 83.3 points on 49.1 percent shooting from the field (31st in country) and 34.8 percent from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Volunteers are allowing opponents 65.3 points per game which ranks 20th in the country.
Sophomore guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads the Tennessee Volunteers with 17.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game, while forward Nate Ament contributes 15.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest. Senior forward J.P. Estrella provides interior presence, averaging 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1 assist per game.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
• Elite offense. The Texas Longhorns average 86.3 points (35th in nation) on 48.1 percent shooting from the field per game.
• Backcourt play. Sophomore guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads the Tennessee Volunteers with 17.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
• Interior presence. Sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis averages 16.1 points and 6.6 rebounds
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
• Home court dominance. Tennessee is 8–0 at home in 2025 and has been significantly more efficient in Knoxville.
• Defensive stability. Tennessee allows just 65.3 points per game which ranks 20th in the nation.
• Balanced roster. Gillespie, Ament and Aidoo give Tennessee scoring, rebounding and rim protection across all levels.
Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers Prediction
This matchup comes down to Tennessee’s defensive discipline and home court edge versus a Texas team that relies heavily on perimeter shot‑making and pace. Texas has the offensive firepower to keep the game competitive, but their defensive inconsistency makes them difficult to trust on the road. Tennessee’s ability to control tempo, defend without fouling, and generate efficient half‑court offense gives them the more reliable path over 40 minutes of play. With that said, I like the Longhorns to keep it within 10.5 points.
