Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Tennessee Volunteers to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Food City Center |
| Game setting | Tennessee Volunteers at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction favors Tennessee Volunteers. The main reason is the combination of its preseason profile, current roster and matchup setting. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction is whether Tennessee Volunteers can create useful possessions without giving Tennessee State Tigers extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
| Date | Site for Tennessee State Tigers | Score for Tennessee State Tigers | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Away | 60-89 | Tennessee Volunteers |
The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 1 completed meeting. In that window, Tennessee State Tigers won 0 and Tennessee Volunteers won 1. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim. The dates should be read alongside the roster changes rather than used as an automatic prediction.
Our Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: Tennessee State Tigers this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Fisk Bulldogs | Home | Win | 123–73 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | East West Phantoms | Home | Win | 127–61 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Murray State Racers | Neutral | Loss | 64–94 |
For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, Tennessee State Tigers went 2-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Radford Highlanders | Home | Win | 70–47 |
| Nov 03, 2026 | Wofford Terriers | Home | Win | 90–59 |
For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers went 2-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Tennessee State Tigers | — | +4000 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee Volunteers | — | -50000 |
| Spread | Tennessee State Tigers | 29.5 | -105 |
| Spread | Tennessee Volunteers | -29.5 | -115 |
| Total | Over | 155.5 | -110 |
| Total | Under | 155.5 | -110 |
For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Tennessee State Tigers show 23-10 overall in 33 recorded games, 10-2 in the listed home games and 10-7 in the listed away games. There were 7 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Tennessee Volunteers show 25-12 overall in 37 recorded games, 14-3 in the listed home games and 5-5 in the listed away games. There were 11 games decided by five points or fewer, with 4 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Tennessee State Tigers | Tennessee Volunteers |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 33 | 37 |
| Record in those games | 23-10 | 25-12 |
| Points per game in those results | 80.3 | 78.8 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 74.4 | 69.6 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 32.0 | 33.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 46.0 | 46.3 |
| Three-point percentage | 33.1 | 33.4 |
| Free-throw percentage | 76.5 | 69.4 |
| Rebounds per game | 38.0 | 42.6 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Assists per game | 13.2 | 16.9 |
| Turnovers per game | 12.2 | 11.7 |
| Steals per game | 9.4 | 7.5 |
| Blocks per game | 3.6 | 3.6 |
The table supports Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: Tennessee State Tigers last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | Fisk Bulldogs | W | 123-73 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Home | East West Phantoms | W | 127-61 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Neutral | Murray State Racers | L | 64-94 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Neutral | Iowa State Cyclones | L | 74-108 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Neutral | Morehead State Eagles | W | 93-67 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Neutral | UT Martin Skyhawks | W | 68-55 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | UT Martin Skyhawks | W | 67-42 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Away | Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W | 79-71 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | W | 80-53 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Home | Lindenwood Lions | W | 89-80 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Tennessee State Tigers contains 10 verified games, with a 8-2 record, 86.4 points scored and 70.4 allowed per game. For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Fisk Bulldogs on Nov 09, 2026: 123-73 from the perspective of Tennessee State Tigers. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 96.2 for and 80.6 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 127-61 against East West Phantoms; the toughest was 74-108 against Iowa State Cyclones.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | Radford Highlanders | W | 70-47 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 03, 2026 | Home | Wofford Terriers | W | 90-59 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Neutral | Michigan Wolverines | L | 62-95 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Neutral | Iowa State Cyclones | W | 76-62 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Neutral | Virginia Cavaliers | W | 79-72 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Neutral | Miami (OH) RedHawks | W | 78-56 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Neutral | Vanderbilt Commodores | L | 68-75 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Neutral | Auburn Tigers | W | 72-62 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Home | Vanderbilt Commodores | L | 82-86 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Away | South Carolina Gamecocks | W | 78-59 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Tennessee Volunteers contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 75.5 points scored and 67.3 allowed per game. For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Radford Highlanders on Nov 09, 2026: 70-47 from the perspective of Tennessee Volunteers. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 4-1, with scoring averages of 75.4 for and 67.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 90-59 against Wofford Terriers; the toughest was 62-95 against Michigan Wolverines.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction is how Tennessee State Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Tennessee Volunteers, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Tennessee State Tigers, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Tennessee State Tigers at 51.0% effective field-goal shooting and Tennessee Volunteers at 51.6%. The difference is 0.5 percentage points, favoring Tennessee Volunteers. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 12.2 for Tennessee State Tigers and 11.7 for Tennessee Volunteers. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Tennessee Volunteers, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Tennessee State Tigers: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Tennessee State Tigers cover 33 completed games and a 23-10 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 80.3 points for and 74.4 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Tennessee Volunteers, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Tennessee State Tigers was 46.0% from the field and 33.1% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Tennessee Volunteers, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Tennessee State Tigers is 51.0%, and 30.6% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Tennessee Volunteers: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Tennessee State Tigers averaged 21.3 attempts per game and converted 76.5%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Tennessee Volunteers needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 13.2 assists and 12.2 turnovers per game for Tennessee State Tigers, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Tennessee Volunteers: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Tennessee State Tigers another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 38.0 total rebounds per game, including 13.0 on offense and 25.0 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Tennessee Volunteers needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Tennessee State Tigers recorded 9.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Tennessee Volunteers, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
Tennessee Volunteers: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Tennessee Volunteers cover 37 completed games and a 25-12 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 78.8 points for and 69.6 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Tennessee State Tigers, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Tennessee Volunteers was 46.3% from the field and 33.4% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Tennessee State Tigers, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Tennessee Volunteers is 51.6%, and 31.7% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Tennessee State Tigers: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Tennessee Volunteers averaged 23.7 attempts per game and converted 69.4%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Tennessee State Tigers needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 16.9 assists and 11.7 turnovers per game for Tennessee Volunteers, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.4. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Tennessee State Tigers: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Tennessee Volunteers another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 42.6 total rebounds per game, including 16.0 on offense and 26.5 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Tennessee State Tigers needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Tennessee Volunteers recorded 7.5 steals and 3.6 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Tennessee State Tigers, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Tennessee State Tigers: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Alston | G | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Maddux Bodenhamer | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Aaron Bradshaw | F | 7′ 1″ | Senior |
| Damon Howard Jr. | G | 6′ 1″ | Sophomore |
| Ty-Laur Johnson | G | 6′ 0″ | Senior |
| Jayden Jones | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Kavien Jones | F | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Deondrea Lindsey | F | 6′ 8″ | Sophomore |
| Arterio Morris | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Presley Patterson | G | 5′ 11″ | Senior |
| Joshua Rivera | F | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Garrett Shelton | G | 6′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Ajayi Simmons | G | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Isaiah Stewart | G | 6′ 6″ | Sophomore |
| Daniel Vieira-Tuck | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
The current roster feed lists Nolan Smith as head coach for Tennessee State Tigers. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
Tennessee Volunteers: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dai Dai Ames | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
| DeWayne Brown II | F | 6′ 8″ | Sophomore |
| Marquis Clark | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Campbell Duncan | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Christian Fermin | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| Manny Green | G | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Jalen Haralson | G | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Juke Harris | G | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Troy Henderson | G | 6′ 1″ | Sophomore |
| Terrence Hill Jr. | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Braedan Lue | F | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Tyler Lundblade | G | 6′ 6″ | Senior |
| Gavin Paull | G | 5′ 11″ | Junior |
| Miles Rubin | C | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
| Ralph Scott | F | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Jalen Washington | F | 6′ 10″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Rick Barnes as head coach for Tennessee Volunteers. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction is Food City Center. Tennessee Volunteers has the familiar home environment, while Tennessee State Tigers must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction has Tennessee Volunteers generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Tennessee State Tigers wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Tennessee State Tigers can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Tennessee Volunteers starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Tennessee State Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction selects Tennessee Volunteers to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction. Tennessee Volunteers is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, Tennessee State Tigers can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Tennessee Volunteers after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Tennessee State Tigers depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Tennessee Volunteers to win.