The Georgia Bulldogs (12-3, 2-0 SEC) welcome the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers (11-4, 1-1) to Stegeman Coliseum Saturday. Tip is set for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Tennessee vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Tennessee has a 7-game win streak snapped Wednesday, suffering a 77-72 road loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs and failing to cover as a 2-point favorite. The Vols are 6-8-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season, yet just 2-4-1 ATS over their last 7. Tennessee, 1-2 ATS in true road games, is led by G Dalton Knecht, who is averaging 15.9 points per game (PPG).
The Bulldogs beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 76-66 Wednesday, covering as 2-point home favorites. They are also 6-8-1 ATS, and 3-1-1 ATS over their last 5. Georgia has won 10 straight after starting the season 2-3 (losses to Miami, Providence and Oregon — all on a neutral court). The Bulldogs, 4-5-1 ATS at home, are led by G Noah Thomasson’s 12.7 PPG.
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