Tennessee vs Houston Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Mike Allen, Senior NCAAB Analyst | Published: 26 days ago | Last Updated: Mar 30, 20:37 | 4 min read

Tennessee Volunteers

Basketball Lucas Oil Stadium Mon 31 Mar 02:20

Houston Cougars

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Expect Points Between Tennessee and Houston

No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (30-7, 15-7 SEC) square off against No. 1 Houston Cougars (33-4, 22-1 Big 12) in this Midwest Region Elite 8 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 123.5 points. Expect Tennessee and Houston to surpass this number at 1.91.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Tennessee Volunteers won 78-65 against Kentucky Wildcats in their previous game.

Houston Cougars beat Purdue Boilmakers 62-60 in their last game.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
Tennessee 27-7 2541 2143 398 20-1 7-6 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Tennessee vs Houston stats:

  • The 123.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Tennessee games.
  • The 123.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Tennessee games.
  • The 123.5 line has been covered in the last 13 Tennessee games.
  • The 123.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Houston games.
  • The 123.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Houston games.

Tennessee vs Houston Prediction

We’re expecting Over 123.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s a juicy 1.91 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college contest.

The sportsbooks give you the option to get bigger odds for your Overs selection by combining this pick on the Match Result & Total lines. Predict a team to win as part of the deal.

Over 123.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Jordan Gainey Over 10.5 Points 1.89 Bet365 logo

Jordan Gainey (Tennessee) can be wagered to register Over 10.5 points at 1.89. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

Latest Jordan Gainey Player Prop Odds

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Emanuel Sharp Under 3.5 Rebounds 1.63 Bet365 logo

Emanuel Sharp (Houston) can be wagered to register Under 3.5 rebounds at 1.63. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

Latest Emanuel Sharp Player Prop Odds

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Tennessee vs Houston Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 123.5
Spread Houston -2.5
Player Points Jordan Gainey Over 10.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 123.5. We’ve also gone for Houston -2.5 and Jordan Gainey (Tennessee) to score Over 10.5 points.

There are many options when you place a bet builder. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee Tennessee logo 62 - 69 Houston logo Houston

We’re going for Houston to claim a 69-62 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Tennessee vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Houston Trading at Shorter Odds Than Tennessee

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston as 1.72 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 2.15 about Tennessee.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 126.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 126.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.96.

Houston are favorites at odds of 1.67 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Tennessee available at 2.10 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Chaz Lanier Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Chaz Lanier is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get 1.88 that he goes Over 16.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)
Over 16.5
1.88
Under 16.5
1.88
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Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee)
Over 13.5
2.00
Under 13.5
1.77
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 12.5
1.81
Under 12.5
1.95
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Player Assists

Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee)
Over 6.5
1.81
Under 6.5
1.95
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Milos Uzan (Houston)
Over 4.5
2.15
Under 4.5
1.67
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Jordan Gainey (Tennessee)
Over 1.5
1.88
Under 1.5
1.88
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Player Rebounds

J'Wan Roberts (Houston)
Over 6.5
1.87
Under 6.5
1.89
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Felix Okpara (Tennessee)
Over 5.5
1.64
Under 5.5
2.20
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Chaz Lanier (Tennessee)
Over 4.5
2.17
Under 4.5
1.66
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Igor Milicic Jr. (Tennessee)
Over 4.5
1.97
Under 4.5
1.80
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Micro Betting

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee logo Tennessee Stats

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Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
Texas Tech 25-8 2670 2230 440 17-4 8-4 1L
BYU 24-9 2672 2339 333 18-2 6-7 1L
Iowa State 24-9 2652 2246 406 17-2 7-7 1L
Arizona 22-12 2779 2463 316 15-5 7-7 1L
Kansas 21-12 2515 2286 229 15-3 6-9 1L
West Virginia 19-13 2181 2074 107 14-6 5-7 1L
Baylor 19-14 2523 2282 241 15-3 4-11 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2328 2169 159 12-5 6-10 1L
TCU 16-16 2162 2199 -37 14-6 2-10 3L
Utah 16-16 2409 2310 99 15-5 1-11 3L
Kansas State 16-17 2337 2297 40 13-7 3-10 1L
UCF 16-17 2604 2657 -53 13-6 3-11 1L
Oklahoma State 15-17 2323 2448 -125 13-5 2-12 1L
Colorado 14-20 2377 2430 -53 12-7 2-13 1L
Arizona State 13-19 2366 2447 -81 8-10 5-9 5L
Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 30-4 2904 2354 550 22-1 8-3 6W
Auburn 28-5 2767 2297 470 16-3 12-2 1L
Tennessee 27-7 2541 2143 398 20-1 7-6 1L
Alabama 25-8 3007 2687 320 14-4 11-4 1L
Texas A&M 22-10 2378 2174 204 14-6 8-4 1L
Kentucky 22-11 2815 2570 245 16-4 6-7 1L
Ole Miss 22-11 2547 2367 180 16-3 6-8 1L
Missouri 22-11 2787 2437 350 19-3 3-8 1L
Mississippi State 21-12 2632 2447 185 13-6 8-6 1L
Georgia 20-12 2418 2218 200 17-5 3-7 1L
Vanderbilt 20-12 2548 2393 155 15-5 5-7 3L
Arkansas 20-13 2528 2348 180 14-4 6-9 1L
Oklahoma 20-13 2602 2470 132 13-5 7-8 1L
Texas 19-15 2667 2456 211 11-7 8-8 1L
LSU 14-18 2363 2355 8 12-8 2-10 6L
South Carolina 12-20 2233 2286 -53 10-9 2-11 3L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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