No longer No. 1 in the nation, will the Vols struggling to cover as a double-digit home favorite versus the No. 23 Bulldogs? This Georgia vs. Tennessee SEC matchup will tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Georgia Bulldogs (+11) at Tennessee Volunteers (-11); o/u 134.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
TV: SEC Network
Georgia vs. Tennessee Public Betting: Bettors Taking Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing Georgia when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Godfrey’s up-and-down season continues for UGA
RJ Godfrey supplied six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday’s 72-62 victory over Oklahoma. In his first season as a starter, Godfrey has been a steady if quiet force for Georgia. He’s only hit double-digit points once, and his rebounding has been somewhat inconsistent as well. Still, it doesn’t appear his role as a starter is in jeopardy anytime soon as Georgia enters the meat of SEC play.
Zeigler struggles last time on big stage
Zakai Zeigler closed with 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday’s 73-43 loss to Florida. Zeigler is typically one of the most consistent distributors in the country, as his 7.5 apg average is tops in the SEC and fifth in the nation. That came to a grinding halt Tuesday in a tough road matchup, as the Tennessee offense was held to a season-low 43 points — a full 21 points less than its previous season worst. Chalk this one up as an anomaly for the point guard of the nation’s No. 1-ranked team, but note that the going is about to get tougher with several Final Four contenders lurking in the SEC. Zeigler will look to rebound in another road matchup against Texas on Saturday.
Georgia vs. Tennessee CBB Prediction:
Tennessee has only won six out of the last 10 meetings between these two teams straight up. The Vols only covered against the Dawgs eight times during that same span. The Bulldogs are also 9-1 straight up over their last 10 games and have covered in six out of their last 10 contests. As for the Vols, they’ve covered just once – a 76-52 blowout win over Arkansas – in their last five games.
Georgia vs. Tennessee Hoops Prediction: GEORIGA BULLDOGS +11