Illinois Fighting Illini vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/6

The Illinois Fighting Illini will take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, a neutral site for both teams. Illinois, ranked #14, comes from the Big Ten, while Tennessee, ranked #13, represents the Southeastern Conference. This non-conference game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Tennessee is slightly favored with a spread of -2.5, while Illinois is the underdog with a spread of +2.5. The moneyline shows Tennessee at -138 and Illinois at +111. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5. Both teams have started the season strong, with Illinois holding a 6-2 record and Tennessee at 7-2. Fans can expect an exciting game between these closely ranked teams.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Tennessee Volunteers
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville TN
  • Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Illinois Spread: +2.5 (-120)
    • Tennessee Spread: -2.5 (-107)
    • Illinois MoneyLine: +111
    • Tennessee MoneyLine: -138
    • Over/Under: 150.5

Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini are ranked #14 in the AP rankings. They have a record of 6-2 in the current season. They have won all their home games but have faced a loss on the road.

In their recent game against Connecticut, Illinois lost 74-61. Kylan Boswell led the team with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Their shooting was 31.7%, which affected their performance.

The team scores an average of 90.4 points per game. They excel in rebounds with 44.6 per game, ranking 9th. Their free throw shooting is strong at 78.6%, placing them 18th in the nation.

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have had a mixed start to their season. Their recent games include a close 60-62 loss to Syracuse and a narrow 76-73 win over Houston. The team has shown they can compete, but consistency remains key.

Offensively, Tennessee is scoring 83 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 48%, with a strong performance in rebounds at 43 per game. Their shooting from beyond the arc stands at 35.1%, which could be improved.

Defensively, Tennessee needs to focus on reducing turnovers, which are currently at 13 per game. They have a solid record at home, winning 6 of their 7 games. Their overall season record is 7-2, placing them 13th in the AP rankings.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Tennessee -2.5. Illinois scores 90.4 points per game, while Tennessee scores 83.0 points per game. With Illinois being a strong offensive team and having a better points per game, picking Illinois +2.5 seems wise. They can cover the spread even if Tennessee wins by a small margin.

The over/under line is set at 150.5. Illinois averages 90.4 points, and Tennessee averages 83.0 points per game. This totals 173.4 points, which is above the set line. Considering both teams’ offensive stats, going with the over 150.5 is a good choice.