Florida vs. Tennessee Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Florida Gators travel to Tennessee to take on the Volunteers in a high-profile SEC early season matchup. The Gators come into this game with a record of 11-5 and 1-2 in SEC play thus far. The Volunteers are 12-4 on the season and are 2-1 in conference play thus far. The opening tap is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST.
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Gators Offensively-Gifted
The Florida Gators are 11-5 on the season but just 1-2 in SEC play after losing each of their first two SEC contests this season. On Saturday, the Gators got into the win column in league play with a 90-68 one-sided win over Ole Miss at home. Riley Kugel led the way with a game-high 20 points off the bench for the Gators. Kugel was 8-of-14 from the field including 2-of-3 from long-range. He also grabbed five rebounds and two steals in the game as the Gators broke their brief two-game losing streak. Tyrese Samuel and Will Richard stepped up as well with Samuel getting a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds while Richard chipped in with 13 points.
"It felt good to be out there with the guys," Kugel said. "It definitely is a confidence-booster, for sure. Just being out there, playing with the team, getting the groove back is all you can really ask for."
— Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) January 15, 2024
The Gators are hoping to even their SEC record 2-2 with an upset win over the fifth-ranked Volunteers on Tuesday night. Florida comes in with a dynamic offense, ranked sixth in the nation in scoring offense. They are 67th in field goal percentage and 186th in 3-point shooting. The Gators are just 255th in scoring defense this season. They come in at 96th in field goal defense and 195th in 3-point defense. The Gators are the #1 rebounding team in the country. They are just 261st in the nation in turnovers per game.
Volunteers Defense Never Rests
The Tennessee Volunteers head into Tuesday night's game ranked fifth in the country and with 12 wins in their first 16 games. The Volunteers are coming off an 85-79 road win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. It was their second win in three tries in SEC play this season. The Volunteers started hot and led by 14 points before going ice-cold offensively and finding themselves down by 11 points with just under seven minutes to play in the game. Dalton Knecht led the way with a game-high 36 points as the Volunteers were able to rally and end Georgia's ten-game winning streak.
— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) January 14, 2024
The Volunteers hope to make it two straight wins with a victory over the Gators on Tuesday night. Tennessee comes in with the 57th-ranked scoring offense in the nation. They are 167th in field goal shooting and 163rd in 3-point shooting. The Volunteers rely heavily on the 3-point shot, ranking 54th in the country in 3-point field goals per game. Tennessee's defense is ranked 44th in opponent's points per game. They are fourth in field goal defense and 62nd in 3-point defense. The Volunteers are 37th in total rebounds per game in the country. They are 94th in turnovers per game as well.
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The Volunteers are a perfect 8-0 at home this season entering Tuesday night's action. They are one team that can battle the Gators on the glass with both teams ranked in the top 40 in the country in total rebounds per game. What separates the Volunteers from the Gators is defense and turnovers. The Gators are just 255th in the country in scoring defense this season while the Volunteers are a stingy 44th in the nation. Florida is also far too sloppy with the basketball, ranked just 261st in the nation in turnovers per game. The Volunteers are also fourth in the nation in field goal defense. Expect the Volunteers' defense and points off turnovers to spell the difference in this one.
Take Tennessee minus the points.
Prediction: Tennessee to cover
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The Volunteers have scored 85 or more points in two of their first three games in SEC play thus far. Both Tennessee and Florida play at breakneck paces, with the Volunteers ranked 80th in the country in pace of play and the Gators ranked 11th. Florida's tendency to turn the ball over should get the Volunteers off and running for some easy baskets and both teams also utilize the 3-point shot frequently and can get second-chance opportunities with their rebounding prowess. Expect a high-scoring affair between these two conference rivals.
Take the over.
Prediction: Over
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