The Tennessee Volunteers will host Illinois from Thompson-Boiling Arena at 12:00 ET Saturday afternoon. Tennessee is listed as 6.5-point home favorites, and the total is at 146 points what is the smart play from Knoxville? Keep reading for our Illinois vs. Tennessee prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
609 Illinois Fighting Illini (+6.5) at 610 Tennessee Volunteers (-6.5); o/u 146
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 9, 2023
Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN
Illinois vs. Tennessee Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 78% of public bettors are currently backing Tennessee 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.
Illinois Fighting Illini Notes
Illinois improved to 7-1 after their 98-89 victory against Florida Atlantic at MSG on December 5th. Terrance Shannon and Marcus Domask were excellent in the victory each scoring 33 points for the Illini. They will need another strong game as they head now head to Knoxville to face the Volunteers.
Tennessee Volunteers Notes
Tennessee moved to 5-3 on Tuesday, defeating George Mason by as score of 87-66. Jonas Aidoo led the Volunteers in scoring with 17 points on 7/11 from the floor. Tennessee will look to pick up a much-needed ranked win as the Illini come to town Saturday.
Illinois vs. Tennessee CBB Betting Trends
Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
Tennessee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The total has gone over in 5 of the last 10 games for Volunteers.
Illinois vs. Tennessee CBB Prediction:
Illinois has won five straight, while Tennessee looks to win consecutive games after defeating George Mason on Tuesday snapping a three-game skid.
Take the over here. Illinois looked unstoppable against a good FAU team in their previous game. The guard play was outstanding, I know they likely won’t shoot as well as they did on Tuesday night, but the Illini should have extreme confidence on the offensive end entering Knoxville.
While the Illini offense was great, the defense struggled FAU was able to get a lot of easy looks and dominate inside, against a physical Tennessee team they should be able to get some easy bucket and get a lot of second chance looks. Over is the play.
Illinois vs. Tennessee College Hoops Prediction: Over 146
