Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators 1/7/25 NCAA Men’s Basketball Best Bets and Forecast

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators 1/7/25 – The game will feature the undefeated Tennessee Volunteers (14-0) who will be seeking a victory against the one and only Florida Gators (13-1) in what quite literally promises to be a mouth watering SEC matchup which has fans all over excited as it is set to take place on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET at the Stephen C O’Connell Center. The game can also be streamed over ESP2 or Sofascore.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Volunteers	+2.5 (-110)	Over 147 (-110)	+105
Gators	-2.5 (-110)	Under 147 (-110)	-125

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The Volunteers are viewed as marginal underdogs in this game even though they have a perfect season record, and this is a reflection of the oddmakers’ appreciation of Florida’s home-court advantage and recent prowess. Gators are 2.5 point favorites in this contest, convincingly explaining their remarkable 15-0 SU record at home.  In this case, it will be appropriate to pay attention to the changes in the totals line, especially since both teams are working on the recent match trends within the UNDER.

Chaz Lanier (Guard) vs. Walter Clayton Jr. (Guard)

Chaz Lanier has stood out for Tennessee recording a high average of 20.3 points scored during every game, having a success rate of 46.7% for shooting from the arc. These high numbers, alongside his ability to dictate the pace of the match, prove to be impressive. A large factor that further aids Lanier’s contribution to the game is his low turnover and impressive game statistics with 1.1 steals per game, making him a disruptive force on both ends of the court.

On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is in charge of Florida, and on average he scores 18.3 points per game. His contribution does not end there, as he records a breathtaking 3.9 assists with around 3.2 rebounds per game. One of Clayton’s strengths is also free throw shooting, as he rests at 84.8%, this plays a role in nail-biting matches/usual normal matches when every point matters.

The game Lanier and Clayton are set to play against each other would be of utmost significance since both guards have been recorded as ideal leaders using their scoring skills. In this case, it is expected that Lanier’s three-point shooting would not fare well against Clayton’s playmaking. Based on their performance, we might be able to witness a tactical control over the speed of the game and the perimeter.

Volunteers’ Resilient Defense

In their latest matches, Tennessee proved their defensive capabilities by restricting Arkansas and Norfolk State to 52 points. Their defense as well as their scoring efficiency (79.8 PPG, 48.1 FG%) however has contributed to their undefeated streak. The Volunteers must work on their defense as they will be playing in an intense setting against a Gator team that scores efficiently.

Gators’ Offensive Juggernaut

Florida’s offensive statistics are slightly superior, averaging 88.3 points per game with a robust field goal percentage of 47.8%. In their recent home game against Kentucky, despite the loss, they managed to put up 100 points, showcasing their high offensive ceiling. This scoring ability, combined with their dominance at home, makes them a formidable opponent for any team.

Trends

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends

Tennessee are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games.
Tennessee are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
Tennessee are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Florida.
Tennessee are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against Florida.

Florida Gators Betting Trends

Florida are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
Florida are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games against Tennessee.
Florida are 15-0 SU in their last 15 games at home.
Florida are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Tennessee.