Montana Grizzlies vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Planning on watching today’s Grizzlies and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Tennessee as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.
MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montana Grizzlies +25.5
This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE MONTANA GRIZZLIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Volunteers.
- Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Montana at +25.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Knoxville?
Montana’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 79-48 to Oregon on Friday. The Grizzlies were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game, and not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.
Montana trailed 44-20 at halftime and couldn’t make up much ground in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 152.
Montana’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 34% shooting from the field. They connected on only 3 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 15.8% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 36%.
Joe Pridgen was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Nate Bittle also contributed 9 rebounds and added 17 points, knocking down 3 of 5 threes.
Montana’s defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Montana allowed 51% shooting, as the other team connected on 18 of 35 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Montana’s defense saw the opposition hit 9 of 25 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16, shooting 69%. Montana allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Can Tennessee Lock in a Home Win?
Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games
The Volunteers picked up a solid 77-55 road win over the Cardinals on Saturday, November 9th. Tennessee entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread with ease.
Tennessee led 40-26 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Louisville 37-29. The total points for the game ended up at 132, well under the O/U line of 156.
The Volunteers put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 56.6% from the field and 52.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 19 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, with a 58.8% success rate on two-point attempts.
Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier each scored 19 points, with Zeigler adding 7 assists. Zeigler hit 4 of 7 threes, while Lanier connected on 3 of 6 from deep. Reyne Smith contributed 18 points, making 4 of 12 from three-point range.
Despite sending their opponent to the line 13 times, Tennessee’s defense held strong, allowing just 55 points on 26% shooting. The Volunteers limited their opponent to 28% from two-point range, with only 6 made shots inside the arc.
From beyond the arc, Tennessee’s defense gave up 10 threes on 39 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.