Tennessee vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 2

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • Tennessee is a -7.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Tennessee / Syracuse TV channel: ESPN2

The Tennessee Volunteers visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Dec. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Tennessee vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Tennessee vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tennessee-7.5 -115O 146.5 -110-350
Syracuse +7.5 -105U 146.5 -110280

Tennessee vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 66.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tennessee vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 39 games (+13.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+5.95 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+4.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+4.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)

Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tennessee has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 0.25% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 42.94% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -52% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -18.71% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.5 Units / -1.3% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.35 Units / -17.65% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.03% ROI

Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has allowed 63.5 points per game (2,920 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Tennessee has allowed 69.2 points per game (2,007 points/29 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 77.2

Tennessee allowed opponents to shoot 39% (746/1,905) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (578/1,943) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has averaged 1.39 points per shot (687 points/494 shots) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Tennessee averaged 79.0 points per game (2,606 points/33 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (257 assists/ 156 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Tennessee is shooting 49% (241/494) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has allowed 63.5 points per game (2,920 points/46 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.2

Tennessee has allowed 69.2 points per game (2,007 points/29 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 77.2

Tennessee allowed opponents to shoot 39% (746/1,905) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (578/1,943) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tennessee has averaged 1.39 points per shot (687 points/494 shots) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Tennessee averaged 79.0 points per game (2,606 points/33 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (257 assists/ 156 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Tennessee is shooting 49% (241/494) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%


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