Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/6
The Texas Longhorns will travel to Knoxville to take on the #21 Tennessee Volunteers. This game is set to tip off at 9:00 PM ET at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The Volunteers are favored by 10.5 points, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Texas has a 9-5 record this season, with most wins coming at home. Tennessee stands at 10-4 and has been strong on their home court. This game is a Southeastern Conference matchup, adding extra importance to both teams’ seasons.
Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville TN
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Tennessee Spread -10.5 (-110), Texas Spread +10.5 (-113), Tennessee MoneyLine -627, Texas MoneyLine +424, Over/Under 152.5
Texas Longhorns Team Preview
The Texas Longhorns have shown strong offensive performances this season. They average 88.6 points per game, placing them 26th overall. Their field goal percentage sits at 49.7%, which is among the top 35 in the nation.
In their recent games, the Longhorns have a record of 2-1. Dailyn Swain stands out with his impressive scoring and rebounding. In a close game against Mississippi State, he scored 34 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.
On the road, the Longhorns hold a 1-2 record. They have been more successful when playing as favorites, winning 6 out of 9 games. Against the spread, they are 8-6 overall this season.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers hold a season record of 10-4. They have been strong at home, with a 9-2 record. On the road, they have faced some challenges, going 1-2.
The Volunteers score an average of 83.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 49.1, ranking them 42nd. They are also 16th in total rebounds per game with 43.1.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie is a key player, averaging 17.6 points per game. Nate Ament contributes with 15.2 points per game. The Volunteers have had mixed results against the spread, standing at 5-9 overall.
BTB Betting Pick
The Tennessee Volunteers are favored by 10.5 points against the Texas Longhorns. Texas averages more points per game than Tennessee, with 88.6 compared to 83.3. Despite this, Tennessee has a strong rebounding advantage, grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game. Given Tennessee’s solid rebounding and Texas’s defensive struggles, taking Tennessee to cover the -10.5 spread is a reasonable pick.
The over/under line is set at 152.5 points. Texas and Tennessee have shown they can score, with Texas at 88.6 points per game and Tennessee at 83.3. However, both teams have moderate possessions per game, with Texas at 67.5 and Tennessee at 67.4. Given these stats, the total score may not reach the line, so the under 152.5 is the pick.