The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (16-5) host the LSU Tigers (12-9) in a conference matchup on Wednesday evening. Tennessee owns a 67-50 edge over LSU all time. In January 2023, the Volunteers knocked off the Tigers 77-59, notching two straight wins over the Tigers. Tennessee is fifth in the SEC in scoring per game (79.6). LSU is right behind in the sixth spot (77.5).
Tipoff from Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Volunteers are 14-point favorites in the latest LSU vs. Tennessee odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 153. Before making any Tennessee vs. LSU picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 14 of the 2023-24 season on a 124-82 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 20-9 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Tennessee vs. LSU and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for LSU vs. Tennessee:
- Tennessee vs. LSU spread: Volunteers -14
- Tennessee vs. LSU over/under: 153 points
- Tennessee vs. LSU money line: Volunteers -1175, Tigers +733
- TN: 6-4-1 ATS at home
- LSU: 4-5 ATS on the road
- Tennessee vs. LSU picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Tennessee can cover
Dalton Knecht has been the team’s star this season, but the Volunteers have plenty of difference-makers. Junior guard Zakai Zeigler is a fearless ball handler in the backcourt. Zeigler also has the quickness to jump passing lanes. The New York native leads the SEC in assists (5.4) and is eighth in steals (1.7). He also puts up 10.5 points per game. In Saturday’s win over Kentucky, Zeigler finished with 26 points and 13 assists.
Junior forward Jonas Aidoo is an athletic force in the frontcourt. Aidoo has a soft touch around the rim and owns good instincts as a shot blocker. The North Carolina native averages 11.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. See which team to pick here.
Why LSU can cover
Senior guard Jordan Wright impacts the game in a variety of different ways. Wright creates his own shot and has the instincts to be an alert defender. The Louisiana native leads the team in scoring (15.5), rebounds (5.2), and steals (2). In Saturday’s win over Arkansas, Wright recorded 13 points, six boards and six assists.
Senior forward Will Baker (7-foot) is a lengthy presence in the frontcourt. Baker can stretch the floor due to his jumper while being a solid rebounder. The Texas native is averaging 11.7 points, five rebounds and shoots 52% from the field. In his last outing, Baker tallied 25 points, two board and went 4-of-5 from downtown. See which team to pick here.
How to make LSU vs. Tennessee picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 144 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time. You can see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Tennessee vs. LSU, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 20-9 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.