The Missouri Tigers (8-17, 0-12) play host to the #5 Tennessee Volunteers (19-6, 9-3) on Tuesday night in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri is coming off a 79-76 loss to Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. Sean East II scored 25 points in their latest defeat. The Tigers look to secure their first SEC victory of the season against the highly-ranked Vols.
Tennessee blasted Vanderbilt 88-53 in Knoxville in their last outing. Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler scored a game-high 14 points and all 5 starters scored in double figures. Jonas Aidoo was named SEC Player of the Week for his performances against Arkansas and Vanderbilt.
#5 Tennessee Volunteers at Missouri Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Tennessee Volunteers | –12 (-108) | O148 (-105) | -850 |
| Missouri Tigers | +12 (-112) | U148 (-115) | +575 |
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Match Details
Fixture: #5 Tennessee Volunteers at Missouri Tigers
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 20; 700 pm; SEC Network
Venue: Mizzou Arena; Columbia, MO
Team Stats:
Tennessee Volunteers
PPG: 80.4
FG%: 45.5%
3-Point FG%: 34.6%
FT%: 74.8%
Rebounds: 38.6
Assists: 17.4
Turnovers: 10.1
PPG Allowed: 67.2
Steals: 8.0
Blocks: 4.7
Fouls: 17.4
Missouri Tigers
PPG: 72.2
FG%: 44.3%
3-Point FG%: 32.6%
FT%: 78.3%
Rebounds: 31.4
Assists: 12.8
Turnovers: 11.4
PPG Allowed: 74.5
Steals: 7.8
Blocks: 5.0
Fouls: 19.3
Projected Starting Lineups
Tennessee Volunteers
PG – Zakai Zeigler (11.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.6 apg, 2.0 spg)
SG – Santiago Vescovi (7.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.8 apg)
G – Dalton Knecht (20.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.0 apg)
G – Josiah Jordan James (9.2 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.9 apg)
C – Jonas Aidoo (11.7 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.8 bpg)
Missouri Tigers
PG – Sean East II (16.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.2 spg)
G – Tamar Bates (14.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.2 apg)
G – Nick Honor (10.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.8 apg)
F – Noah Carter (11.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg)
C – Jordan Butler (2.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg, .1 apg, 1.1 bpg
Tennessee at Missouri Prediction
Missouri is 6-8 at home this season, but they have not won a game since December 30th. Tennessee is 5-3 in true road games this season, most recently defeating Arkansas 92-63 last Wednesday. The Vols are 3-5 against the spread on the road, while Missouri is 2-12 against the spread as the home team.
The Vols have shown to be more than just Dalton Knecht and four other guys as of late. Josiah Jordan James, Zakai Zeigler, and Jonas Aidoo have been more consistent in recent weeks. Tennessee is 5th in the country in adjusted defense rating, which was to be expected. The big surprise thus far has been their offensive efficiency. They are 16th in adjusted offense and have an elite scorer in Dalton Knecht.
Tennessee 84 – Missouri 62
Tennessee – 12
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