- Tennessee is a -30.5 point favorite vs Norfolk State
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Norfolk State / Tennessee TV channel: ESPN+
The Norfolk State Spartans visit Thompson-Boling Arena to take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Knoxville, TN.
Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -30.5 (-110).
The Norfolk State vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Norfolk State vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Norfolk State | +30.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | + |
| Tennessee | -30.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | + |
Norfolk State vs Tennessee Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Norfolk State vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Norfolk State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 8% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.81 Units / 5% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
- Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
Tennessee Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.95 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+3.40 Units / 0% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Norfolk State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.45 Units / 17.07% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.3 Units / 6.86% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 26.42% ROI).
- 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.3 Units / 0.88% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Norfolk State averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (391 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Norfolk State has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,134 points/816 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Norfolk State averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,540 points/1,930 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Norfolk State has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (396 rebounds/33 games) last season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Tennessee averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4
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
Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Norfolk State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,084/2,644) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Norfolk State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,808) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Norfolk State stole the ball 300 times last season — most among MEAC Teams
Norfolk State averaged 8.8 steals per game (300 steals/34 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee has allowed 56.6 points per game (679 points/12 games) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Tennessee has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (332 rebounds/12 games) this season — 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (980/2,583) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Tennessee averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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