Texas vs. Tennessee Betting Preview - SEC Tournament Quarterfinal

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14 March, 2025

Action was mostly balanced on the Texas vs. Tennessee game spread with a line of Vols -9.5.

The Volunteers are 12-6 against SEC opponents and 13-0 in non-conference play. Tennessee is seventh in college basketball allowing 61.9 points per game while holding opponents to 37.7% shooting.

The Longhorns' record in SEC play is 8-12. Texas is ninth in the SEC scoring 78.6 points per game and is shooting 46.2%.

AcePerHead.com, one of the leading Pay Per Head reviewed platforms, was still holding at Tennessee -10 as of Friday morning. This followed the trends of Circa and Bookmaker, two of the sharper books, while recreational betting sites were holding at the -9.5.

Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.1 points, 7.5 assists and 1.9 steals for the Volunteers. Chaz Lanier is averaging 18.1 points over the last 10 games.

Johnson is averaging 20.1 points for the Longhorns. Jordan Pope is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Before You Bet

While action was mostly balanced on the spread, sharp books moving the line to Vols -10 suggests they are liking Tennessee to cover.
Tennessee also defeated Texas 62-58 in the SEC Tournament last year, giving Texas consecutive covers against Rick Barnes' bunch. (The Action Network)
Texas may be playing its third game in three days, but it has momentum and is fighting to secure its spot in the field.
Texas has less than a 24 hour turnaround to face off against one of the best defenses in college basketball.
Asking the 13-seed to go to double-overtime, then take on Tennessee the next day is too much to ask. (Winners and Whiners)

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Odds to Win the 2025 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship

Duke +350
Auburn +350
Florida +700
Houston +700
Alabama +1100
Tennessee +1600
Saint Johns +2200
Michigan State +2000
Iowa State +2500
Texas Tech +3000
Kentucky +4000
Maryland +4000
Texas A&M +5000
Arizona +5000
UConn +5000
Gonzaga +5000
Wisconsin +5000
BYU +5000
Kansas +5000
Missouri +6500
Clemson +6500
Purdue +8000
Illinois +8000
Oregon +10000
Ole Miss +10000
UCLA +10000
St. Mary's +10000
Michigan +10000
Memphis +10000
Louisville +10000
Creighton +10000
Arkansas +20000
Baylor +15000
Marquette +15000
Georgia +20000
Mississippi State +15000
Vanderbilt +15000
VCU +20000
Indiana +25000
UC San Diego +25000
Texas +30000
San Diego State +30000
Ohio State +30000
Oklahoma +30000
New Mexico +30000
Drake +30000
North Carolina +40000
Villanova +50000
Xavier +50000
Boise State +50000
SMU +50000
West Virginia +50000
Utah State +50000
George Mason +50000
Nebraska +50000
NC State +50000
Lipscomb +50000
Nebraska Omaha +50000
Nevada +50000
Grand Canyon +50000
Pittsburgh +50000
UC Irvine +50000
Dayton +50000
San Francisco +50000
Florida State +50000
Georgetown +50000
Kansas State +50000
Santa Clara +50000
SIU Edwardsville +50000
Winthrop +50000
North Alabama +50000
Bradley +50000
Cincinnati +50000
High Point +50000
McNeese +50000
North Texas +50000
Saint Louis +50000
Saint Josephs +50000

By Don Shapiro

Don is the lead sports reporter for Gambling911.com AM hours in North America and has been writing for the site for well over a decade. He was born and raised in New Jersey.