The No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers (17-1) look to extend their 13-game winning streak against the West Virginia Mountaineers (9-10) at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
West Virginia Mountaineers at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction
The last time the Mountaineers played, they were topped by the Baylor Bears, 85-73. Baylor’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over West Virginia. The Bears had a rate of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.502), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.488). James Bolden led West Virginia in scoring with 22 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Volunteers beat the Vanderbilt Commodores in their last contest, 88-83. Tennessee was successful at getting and making free throws. The Volunteers made 29 of their 32 free throws (90.6 percent), while the Commodores were just 13-21 (61.9 percent). Grant Williams was the top scorer from either team with 43 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Tennessee should have a substantial edge. The Volunteers defense ranks 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while the West Virginia offense is ranked 286th in effective field goal percentage (0.484).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Tennessee ranks second in assists per game (19.9) while West Virginia ranks 157th (13.1).
The Mountaineers rank 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Volunteers rank 260th (18.8).
Tennessee averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. West Virginia ranks 148th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
The Volunteers average 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks third in the nation. The Mountaineers rank 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Tennessee averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 142nd in the country. West Virginia ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Mountaineers have been outscored by an average of 10.4 points in their last five games. For the season, West Virginia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Volunteers have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
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