Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers 3/23/23 – Thursday evening, Tennessee Volunteers 25-10 and Florida Atlantic Owls 33-3 meet at Madison Square Garden for a thrilling college basketball game. Follow the NCAAB betting guide to keep informed on your favorite team as they attempt to beat the Florida Atlantic Owls.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
TV: TBS
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
Florida Atlantic
Moneyline: +205
Spread: +5.5 (-105)
Total: 130.5 over (-110)
Tennessee
Moneyline: +245
Spread: -5.5 (-115)
Total: 130.5 under (-110)
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers Analysis
The Florida Atlantic Owls have emerged as a surprising villain in the tournament after upsetting 16-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson by 78-70. After barely beating Memphis 66-65 in the first round and dominating FDU 78-70 in the second, Florida Atlantic will face an even tougher test when taking on Tennessee. Florida Atlantic’s offense has been impressive this year averaging 78.4 points per game (ranked 32nd nationally), while holding opponents to just 65.1 ppg – good for 44th nationally). They love to get up and down the floor while shooting 3-pointers but will depend on whether those shots fall.
Tennessee Volunteers entered the round of 32 with a commanding 65-52 victory over Duke that never really looked in doubt and was more comfortable than their 58-55 triumph over Louisiana in the opening round. They are led by senior Santiago Vescovi, who averages 12.7 points per game. Vescovi finished the game against Duke with 14 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block in 38 minutes of action. Olivier Nkamhoua led all scorers with 27 points in the victory – which proved to be the difference in the outcome. Tennessee has allowed opponents the third fewest points in the nation at 57.8 points per game and holds opponents to just 26.4% on 3-point attempts – which is among the best rates in the US. Their defense must make a big impact against Florida Atlantic’s run-and-gun style of play for them to have any chance at victory.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers Against the Spread
Florida Atlantic are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida Atlantic’s last 5 games. Florida Atlantic are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games. Florida Atlantic are 2-13 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. Florida Atlantic are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games played in March. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida Atlantic’s last 9 games played on a Thursday.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games. Tennessee are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Tennessee are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference. Tennessee are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played in March. Tennessee are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on a Thursday. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tennessee’s last 11 games when playing as the favorite.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Tennessee Volunteers Free Pick
Tennessee’s win against Duke was one of their most impressive victories this season, and if they can keep playing like this there are few teams that can stop them – Florida Atlantic not included. Expect Tennessee to come out with a focused effort and use their well-rounded roster to make an impact in this matchup. With first-seeded Purdue and Marquette already gone from the East, things have opened up for Tennessee to take advantage of having more talent on hand and playing some excellent basketball. NCAAB online experts expect Tennessee to come out on top in this contest between two highly skilled teams.
Free Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -5.5 (-115)
