Georgia Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Tennessee being favored by -11 at home against Georgia.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +11
This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.
- Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia improved to 14-2 on the season with a 72-62 home win over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.
After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Georgia’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, Georgia’s offense put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, hindered by a 17.6% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts.
The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 37 attempts for a 73% success rate. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jalon Moore led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew each added 15 points. Kobe Elvis and Duke Miles contributed 14 points apiece, with Elvis also leading the team with 5 assists.
Georgia’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgia limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 27, good for 73%. Georgia allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The Volunteers Secure a Home Victory?
Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games
Tennessee improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-70 road win over Texas on Saturday. The Volunteers were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.
Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.
Tennessee’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.
Tre Johnson led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three. Zakai Zeigler contributed 8 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Despite Tennessee’s defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Tennessee gave up a 51% shooting rate, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Tennessee held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. Tennessee gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.