Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the Tennessee Volunteers try to run the Furman Paladins off the court at Thompson-Boling Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Tennessee Volunteers betting line as -15-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Furman Paladins vs Tennessee Volunteers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Furman Paladins will look to cover the spread vs the Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday, as the Paladins are 4-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Volunteers are 4-3 ATS. Furman is 4-2 against the total, while Tennessee is 4-3 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 65-ranked Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 71-rated Furman Paladins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tennessee's No. 86-ranked scoring average of 78.67 PPG, against a Furman Paladins defense rated No. 116 and allowing 69.83 PPG. The Tennessee Volunteers FG% has averaged 44.22% to date this season, less than the Furman Paladins shooters have managed so far (45.72% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Furman got 24 points from Devin Sibley en route to a 90-84 victory over UNC Wilmington on Sunday at Trask Coliseum.
The Volunteers got 15 points from Grant Williams, but it was North Carolina that prevailed in a 78-73 final on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
- Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Furman is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Furman's last 5 games on the road
- Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Furman at VMI, Saturday, December 30th
Tennessee at Wake Forest, Saturday, December 23rd
