Missouri vs Tennessee College Basketball Prediction, Picks and Odds: Bet Volunteers -9 on Feb 5

No. 15 Missouri has won six of seven games to move ahead of the Volunteers in the league standings with a balanced offense producing 83.4 points per contest. However, the Tigers are 2-3 on the road. Tennessee recorded a 64-44 win over Florida at home last time out after dropping three of four games.

Let’s check the Missouri vs Tennessee odds and find the best college basketball bets today.

Missouri vs Tennessee How To Watch

• Game: Missouri Tigers (17-4, 6-2 SEC) vs Tennessee Volunteers (18-4, 5-4)
• Location: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN.
• Day/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Missouri vs Tennessee Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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Missouri vs Tennessee Betting Trends

• Missouri has hit the first-half moneyline in 20 of its last 32 games.
• The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
• The Volunteers have hit the team total under in 24 of their past 38 contests.
• The Tigers have hit the game total over in seven of their last 10 road games.
• The under is 8-1 in Tennessee’s last nine games as a home favorite between 7-12.5 points.

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Missouri vs Tennessee Spread, Over/Under and Player Prop Picks

1. Tennessee ATS -9

How did Tennessee turn the tables on Florida after losing the first matchup by 30 points?

It’s easy. The Volunteers play defense, no matter who is on the floor, and that makes them a threat during March Madness. Tennessee allows 58.6 points per game – third in the country – and leads the nation in field goal percentage defense (36.1).

Zeigler is expected back Wednesday. The senior point guard averages 12.3 points, 7.4 assists and 2.1 steals. Jahmai Mashack is just behind with 2.0 steals per contest and had eight points to go along with eight rebounds versus Florida on Saturday.

Zakai Zeigler has been named to the Bob Cousy Award Midseason Top 10 Watch List. This is the second consecutive season the point guard has earned the honor. #Vols pic.twitter.com/IY6oYtkWKN

— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) February 3, 2025

Chaz Lanier provides offense for Tennessee (17.9 ppg) and shoots 42.2 percent from behind the 3-point line. Jordan Gainey (11.0) scored 16 on Saturday.

We just think the Volunteers will ride the wave at home by double digits.

Bet on Tennessee -9

2. Missouri vs Tennessee Over 135

The Tigers have scored over 80 points in five of the six victories during their 6-1 surge. They are still just 11-10 for over bettors.

Tamar Bates (13.5) and Caleb Grill (13.2) lead the balanced attack for Missouri and both are converting more than half of their field goal attempts. Grill is 49-of-100 from 3-point range, ranking, second in the country at 49 percent.

2025 Caleb Grill is a spiritual experience pic.twitter.com/em1tgeHjcq

— Barstool SEC (@SECBarstool) February 1, 2025

The Tigers will need more than those two to reach their average. Mark Mitchell (12.8) has struggled the past three games and Anthony Richardson II (9.9) the last four. It was a good sign that 7-0 center Josh Gray recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds last time out.

Expect Tennessee to slow down another hot-shooting SEC team. The Volunteers allow just 26 percent from 3-point range. But if the number stays at 135, that is beatable for your online betting.

Bet on Missouri vs Tennessee Over 135

3. Player Double: Jordan Gainey 15+ Points and TN to Win (+270)

We tried Gainey in the game against Kentucky last week, but the senior guard went 2-for-9 from the field in a loss and our best college basketball player prop went in the garbage.

This time, Gainey is coming off a big game against Florida. He has shot the ball better at home (44.8 percent) than on the road (31.7) and will likely have Zeigler feeding him the ball.

This should be an uncharacteristically open game for Tennessee, so expect Gainey to get enough opportunities to pour in 15+ points in a 12-15 point win.

There are so many teams in the SEC, and so many of them are so very good this season. It’s tougher than ever to compare guys.

I’m not sure Jordan Gainey is the SEC’s most improved player this season, but he’s absolutely on the list. Been so big for Tennessee in some big wins.

— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) February 1, 2025

If you want to add in a Missouri NCAAB player prop pick, we think Grill will drain a few threes and get to 14+ points for decent odds (+135).

Bet on Jordan Gainey 15+ Points and TN to Win (+270)

Questions of the Day

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