Tennessee Volunteers vs Houston Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/25

The #17 Tennessee Volunteers and #3 Houston Cougars are set to play on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This non-conference game will be aired on TNT.

The Houston Cougars are favored by 3.5 points. The Volunteers have a perfect 6-0 record this season, all at home. Houston also stands at 6-0, with a mix of home and away wins. This neutral site game will test both teams’ skills as they face each other on the court.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Houston Cougars Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: #17 Tennessee Volunteers vs #3 Houston Cougars
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas NV (Neutral Site)
  • Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Tennessee Spread: +3.5 (-113)
    • Houston Spread: -3.5 (-112)
    • Tennessee MoneyLine: +142
    • Houston MoneyLine: -179
    • Over: 134.5 (-113)
    • Under: 134.5 (-110)
    • Favorite: Houston Cougars
    • Underdog: Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have shown strong performance in their recent games. They have secured three consecutive wins, each by a margin of over 25 points. Their recent victory against Rutgers saw a standout performance by Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who scored 32 points.

On offense, the Volunteers average 89.2 points per game, ranking 51st in the nation. They have a solid field goal percentage of 50.3%, placing them 41st. Their rebounding is a strong point, with 46.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 8th.

In terms of player contributions, Nate Ament and Ja’Kobi Gillespie are key players. Ament averages 19 points per game with a 44.7% shooting accuracy. Gillespie is also crucial, averaging 19.2 points and contributing significantly to assists and rebounds.

Houston Cougars Team Preview

The Houston Cougars are having a strong season. They hold a perfect 6-0 record in the regular season. Their home record stands at 4-0, which shows their dominance on their own court.

In their recent game against Syracuse, they won 78-74. Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp both scored 26 points, leading the team to victory. Kingston Flemings added 9 points and 6 assists, contributing to the team’s success.

Offensively, the Cougars average 76.4 points per game. They are ranked 18th in free throw percentage, hitting 79.6% from the line. Defensively, they have 10.2 steals per game, making them a tough team to score against.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Tennessee at +3.5 is a strong choice. Tennessee scores 89.2 points per game compared to Houston’s 76.4. Tennessee also has better shooting stats, with a field goal percentage of 50.3% versus Houston’s 45.8%. This scoring ability gives Tennessee a good chance to cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, consider the under at 134.5. Houston plays at a slower pace with 64.1 possessions per game. Tennessee also has a low number of possessions at 58.6 per game. With both teams favoring a slower game, the total points might stay under the line.