The 2nd-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (27-8) battle the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (32-4) Sunday in the Elite 8. Tip from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Tennessee vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Tennessee took down 3rd-seeded Creighton 82-75 Friday to cover as a 3.5-point favorite. G Dalton Knecht'scored a game-high 26 points while all 3 Tennessee players who scored in double figures had at least 15. The Volunteers shot 41.8% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc in the win.
Purdue knocked off 5th-seeded Gonzaga 80-68 Friday to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. C Zach Edey'scored a game-high 27 points with 14 rebounds for a double-double, and G Braden Smith'(14 points, 15 assists) also had a double-double. Four Purdue players scored in double figures while the team shot 57.1% from the field and 45% from 3 in the win.
Purdue finished No. 3 and Tennessee was ranked No. 6 in the .