An SEC matchup features the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers (11-4) traveling to play the Georgia Bulldogs (12-3) playing on Saturday. Tennessee leads the all-time series 99-61 and is riding a three-game win streak in the series. In the last contest, the Volunteers outlasted the Bulldogs 70-41. This season, Tennessee has gone 6-7-2 ATS. Georgia is 8-7 ATS this season.
Tipoff from Stegeman Coliseum in Georgia is set for noon ET. The Vols are 7.5-point favorites in the latest Tennessee vs. Georgia odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 145.5. Before making any Georgia vs. Tennessee picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions from SportsLine's proven model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 10 of the 2023-24 season on a 105-69 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a fast 12-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Tennessee vs. Georgia. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now here are the latest betting trends and lines for Georgia vs. Tennessee.
- Tennessee vs. Georgia spread: Tennessee -7.5
- Tennessee vs. Georgia over/under: 145.5 points
- Tennessee vs. Georgia money line: Tennessee -359, Georgia +282
- UGA: Georgia has won 11 of last 17 games at home
- TENN: Tennessee has hit the game total Over in nine of last 14 away games
- Tennessee vs. Georgia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Tennessee can cover
Senior guard Josiah-Jordan James is an athletic two-way forces. James uses his length to swarm offensive players and finishes through contact in the lane. The South Carolina native leads the team in rebounds (7) and averages 10.5 points per game. On Dec. 16 versus NC State, James finished with 23 points, seven boards, and three assists.
Junior guard Zakai Zeigler plays with a fearless mindset. Zeigler has the speed to get down the court and isn't shy about letting it fly from beyond the arc. The New York native leads the team in assists (5.1) and steals (1.6) with 10 points per game. He's dropped at least 17 points in three straight games. In the Dec. 10 matchup against Mississippi State, Zeigler logged 26 points and seven assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Georgia can cover
Senior guard Noah Thomasson is a consistent ball handler and scorer for the Bulldogs. Thomasson does a great job penetrating the lane while using his jumper to keep defenders honest. The Texas native is leading the team in scoring (12.7) and averages 3.4 rebounds per game. He's also shooting 38% from beyond the arc. In his last outing, Thomasson dropped 15 points and two assists.
Senior guard Justin Hill is another smooth scorer in the backcourt. Hill has great quickness to get past defenders and into the lane. The Texas native also shoots 36% from downtown. He's scored 10-plus points and at least two threes in three straight games. On Jan. 10 against Arkansas, Hill had 19 points, three boards and two assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Georgia vs. Tennessee picks
The model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Tennessee vs. Georgia, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 105-69 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.
