Who's Playing

Memphis @ No. 18 Tennessee

Current Records: Memphis 6-4; Tennessee 8-2

What to Know

The #18 Tennessee Volunteers will take on the Memphis Tigers at noon ET Saturday at Bridgestone Arena. Both teams have set a high bar for this game after stand-out offensive performances in their previous games.

Everything came up roses for the Volunteers at home against the South Carolina Upstate Spartans on Tuesday as the team secured a 96-52 win. Tennessee can attribute much of their success to forward Olivier Nkamhoua, who had 21 points along with eight boards.

Meanwhile, Memphis strolled past the Alabama Crimson Tide with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 92-78. Forward DeAndre Williams was the offensive standout of the contest for Memphis, picking up 20 points and six assists.

Tennessee is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-3), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Tennessee up to 8-2 and the Tigers to 6-4. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Volunteers come into the matchup boasting the eighth most steals per game in college basketball at 10.6. Less enviably, Memphis has allowed their opponents an average of 10.5 steals per game, the 358th most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $56.07

Odds

The Volunteers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Volunteers as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Tennessee and Memphis both have one win in their last two games.

  • Dec 14, 2019 - Memphis 51 vs. Tennessee 47
  • Dec 15, 2018 - Tennessee 102 vs. Memphis 92

Injury Report for Tennessee

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Memphis

  • Chandler Lawson: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Earl Timberlake: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • John Camden: Out (Foot)