Published Mar 2, 4:43pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 2, 4:43pm ET
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Tennessee travels to South Carolina for a Tuesday night clash. The Volunteers are coming off a frustrating loss to Alabama on Saturday.
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| South Carolina Gamecocks | +9.5 (-108) |
| Tennessee Volunteers | -9.5 (-112) |
Tennessee has a 20-9 record, 10-6 in the SEC, and is the 22nd team in the nation. Tennessee's bully ball style has them slated around a 5 seed for the big dance. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Freshman forward Nate Ament is the player to watch for Tennessee. The Vols blew a double-digit lead to Alabama largely due to Ament's absence with a leg contusion. He's good for nearly 18 points and 7 boards a night.
South Carola is 11-13 overall and at the bottom of the SEC. They have currently lost four of their last five games. It is safe to say they will not be making an appearance in the NCAA tournament.
A big reason for their subpar year is their defense. They are not elite at blocking shots or turning teams over. Along with that, they are among the worst at deterring paint shots. Can they find the inside grit to compete with Tennessee?
Tennessee vs South Carolina is a typical case of we know who will win, but can they cover the spread? We think this game has blowout written all over it. Tennessee is one of the best teams in the country in scoring in the paint, while the Gamecocks are the worst at protecting it. We like Tennessee with the points (-9.5).
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Tenneesee ATS (-9.5)
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