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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators Betting on NCAA Basketball

Namely, Rick Barnes has transformed Tennessee basketball into a national contender.  Barnes arrived as damaged goods after getting fired at Texas.  Tennessee was struggling for an identity after the departure of popular coach Bruce Pearl.  Barnes has filled the void.  To illuminate the Volunteers are known for toughness and discipline.  And a defense that is a March Madness betting asset.  In like manner to Tennessee before Barnes’ arrival is Florida lacking identity.  Billy Donovan’s departure to the NBA several years ago is yet to be overcome.  Under Donovan, the Gators were two-time national champions.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators Betting Information

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Stephen C O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
TV Coverage: ESPN

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators Lakers Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Tennessee -6 (-110) 137½ (-110)
Florida +6 (-110) 137½ (-110)
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Tennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators CashBet Wagering Analysis

On this occasion, Tennessee will draw plenty of activity with the sportsbook odds.  Squares usually like the home team.  However, nobody wants to step into the Tennessee juggernaut.  For sharps, the Gators’ defense is a problem. Tennessee’s diversified offense should be able to score without difficulty.  While Florida’s offense hasn’t seen anything like the Volunteers stout defense.

Tennessee Takes over Management of Payout Window

Volunteers have covered two in a row, with two of their last three going over.  Tennessee is 10-1 straight up, 8-3 against the spread, and 4-7 under the total.  As a result of this record, the Volunteers are 2021 March Madness Betting favorites.  Tennessee ranks 84th for scoring offense.  But defense is where the Volunteers butter their bread.  Tennessee ranks 4th in the nation for points allowed. UT ranks 19th defending opposition field goals and 25th for defensive rebounds.

Guard Victor Bailey Jr leads the Volunteers with 12.3 points per game.  Additionally, forward John Fulkerson adds 11.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest.  Guards Santiago Vescovi and Jaden Springer are each over 10 points per game.

Florida Fades Profits with Defensive Lapses

Late on, the Gators have failed to cover three of four games.  Two of their last three went under the bet on NCAA basketball total.  Florida is 6-4 straight up, 5-5 against the spread, and 6-4 over the total.  Overall, the Gators rank 90th out of 350 teams for scoring.  But defensively, they rank a subpar 202nd.  Even worse, Florida ranks 301st defending opposition 3-point field goals.

Sophomore guard Tree Mann leads Florida with 14.0 points per game.  Accordingly, this is Mann’s first season as a starter.  He has scored in double figures in four of his last five games.

Tennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators Against the Spread

To summarize, Tennessee is 22-20 against the spread all games.  On the road, the Volunteers are 8-5 on the board.  And in SEC games, Tennessee is 11-12 vs. the odds.

Tennessee is 20-21-1 under the total.  Specifically, on the road, the Volunteers are 8-5 over the total.  Against the SEC, Tennessee is 13-10 to the over.

Florida is 23-18 over the total in all games.  At home, the Gators are 10-9 to the over.  While against the SEC, Florida is 14-10 over the total.

To summarize, the Gators are 18-23 under the total.  At home, Florida is 9-10 to the under.  And against the SEC, the Gators are 12-12 over and under.

Late on, Tennessee has covered five of their last six games against Florida.  Three of the previous four in this series went under the total.  But at Florida, the Gators have covered four of their last five against the Vols.  Three of the last four at Florida in this series cleared the total.

Tennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, Tennessee can show the country why it’s a 2021 March Madness betting chalk.  Barnes has built a team in his image.  And at a football school like UT, a formidable basketball team sells well.  So too do gamblers like the Vols style and results.

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