South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/30

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are set to visit the #19 Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. This non-conference game features two teams from different conferences. The Bulldogs represent the Mid-Eastern, while the Volunteers play in the Southeastern conference.

Tennessee Volunteers are the favorites with a spread of -45.5, while the Bulldogs have a spread of +45.5. The moneyline strongly favors Tennessee at -10000 compared to South Carolina State at +3300. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points. Fans can catch the action on SECN.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers
• Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville TN
• Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Tennessee Volunteers Spread -45.5 (-109), South Carolina State Bulldogs Spread +45.5 (-111), Tennessee Volunteers MoneyLine -10000, South Carolina State Bulldogs MoneyLine +3300, Over/Under 147.5

South Carolina State Bulldogs Team Preview

The South Carolina State Bulldogs have had a challenging season. Their record stands at 1-13, with a tough 0-11 on the road. In recent games, they lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 95-70.

Offensively, the Bulldogs average 65.9 points per game, placing them 430th. They shoot 39.4% from the field, ranking 394th. Their 3-point shooting is slightly better, with a percentage of 34.1, which ranks 200th.

Key players for the Bulldogs include Jayden Johnson and Owen Bronston Jr. Johnson averages 10.1 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 41.7%. Bronston Jr. leads the team with 11.7 points per game and shoots 39.6% from the field.

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have a strong start to the season with a 9-3 record. They have been dominant at home, winning 8 out of 10 games. In their recent games, they secured a significant victory against Gardner-Webb with a score of 94-52.

Offensively, the team averages 82.2 points per game. They rank 81st in field goal percentage with 48.0%. They are effective in rebounding, grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game, placing them 14th in this category.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie stands out as a key player, leading the team with an average of 17.6 points per game. Jaylen Carey also contributes with 9.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The Volunteers will aim to maintain their strong home performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Tennessee is favored by 45.5 points. The Volunteers have a strong offense, scoring 82.2 points per game, while South Carolina State struggles with only 65.9 points per game. Given Tennessee’s higher scoring and better overall stats, they are likely to cover the spread. The pick is Tennessee -45.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 147.5 points. Tennessee’s solid offense and South Carolina State’s defensive struggles suggest a high-scoring game. However, South Carolina State’s offensive output is low, and they may not contribute enough to reach the total. The projected score is Tennessee 90, South Carolina State 55. The pick is under 147.5.