
- Posted by Nick Brown
Since 2019, the Tennessee Volunteers have missed the Sweet Sixteen. Last week after squeaking by Louisiana in the first round, Tennessee got a name-brand win over the Duke Blue Devils in the second round. Hence the Vols are back in the Sweet Sixteen. At the beginning, Tennessee was not given much March Madness betting respect in the future market. The Volunteers were written off as too defensively oriented. While lacking offensive prowess. But on the nation’s biggest stage, Tennessee’s defense ground its two opponents into dust. Now, Tennessee takes the hardwood on Thursday night against the FAU Owls.
FAU Owls vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Information
Date: | Thursday, March 23, 2023 |
Time: | 9 p.m. ET |
Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
TV Coverage: | TBS |
FAU Owls vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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FAU | +5 ( -110 ) | 131½ ( -110 ) | +195 | Place Bets |
Tennessee | -5 ( -110 ) | 131½ ( -110 ) | -245 | |
Place Bets |
FAU vs. Tennessee CashBet Wagering Analysis
On this occasion, Tennessee is the much bigger best sportsbook online brand. Thus, the Vols will draw most of the casual sector action. While the Wise Guys are looking at an FAU team that is printing money. FAU brings impressive metrics and a balanced team.,
Where Did FAU Come From?
FAU got the cash in three of its previous five games. Also, the Owls went under the 2023 March Madness Betting total in four of their previous five matchups. Johnell Davis leads FAU with 13.9 points per game. Last weekend, the Owls beat Memphis and Fairleigh Dickinson.
To summarize, the FAU Owls are 28-3 straight up, 19-9-1 against the spread, and 16-12 over/under the total. FAU has national rankings of 26th for scoring offense, 41st for field goal percentage, 22nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 205th for free throw percentage, and 30th for offensive rebounding.
While defensively, FAU has national rankings of 60th for scoring defense, 40th for field goal percentage permitted, 145th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 105th for defensive rebounding.
Tennessee Mauls Duke Into Dust
Late on Tennessee covered four of its previous seven games. The Volunteers went under the bet on NCAA basketball total in four of their last six games. Santiago Vescovi leads Tennessee with 12.7 points per game. The Vols are coming off a name-brand win over the Duke Blue Devils. Now, Tennessee has everyone’s attention.
Overall, the Tennessee Volunteers are 22-9 straight up, 16-15 against the spread, and 13-17 over/under the total. Tennessee has national rankings of 177th for scoring offense, 251st for field goal percentage, 271st for 3-point field goal percentage, 218th for free throw percentage, and 14th for offensive rebounding.
In turn, defensively, Tennessee has national rankings of 4th for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 61st for defensive rebounding.
Namely, Olivier Nkamhoua tied his career high with 27 points, including 13 straight for Tennessee during a decisive stretch in the second half. The fourth-seeded Volunteers bullied Duke 65-52 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019.
Tennessee’s veteran lineup proved too much for Duke’s highly touted freshmen. Santiago Vescovi added 14 points and five assists for Tennessee. Correlate that UT ended Duke’s 10-game winning streak.
Thus, the defeat sent first-year coach Jon Scheyer, who replaced legendary Mike Krzyzewski, home after just two NCAA Tournament games. Tennessee bullied its way to victory. Duke didn’t handle Tennessee’s imposing style very well all afternoon. Indeed, the Volunteers set the tone early. Tennessee wanted to push around Kyle Filipowski. And get their hands in the faces of guards Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor.
It helped that the Vols took much better care of the ball. The Vols stumbled into the tournament, having lost six of 10. Still, they have a winning streak and have re-established their identity as a big, physical, deep, defensive-minded team capable of giving anyone fits.
FAU vs. Tennessee CashBet Free Pick
As mentioned earlier, FAU shows a strong 2023 March Madness Betting value. Tennessee will be overpriced.
FAU vs. Tennessee CashBet Best Bet:
FAU Owls

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