Colgate vs Tennessee March Madness Odds / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Preview

Colgate vs Tennessee March Madness Odds / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Preview

After a disappointing loss to rival Auburn in the SEC Tournament Championship, Tennessee looks to rebound in round 1 of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament on Friday. The 2-seed in the South Region, the Volunteers face a hot squad with upset on their minds. Will Tennessee win and cover?

Colgate vs Tennessee Volunteers 2019 March Madness Odds & Game Info

  • When: Friday, March 22 at 2:45 pm ET
  • Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
  • TV: CBS
  • ATS Odds: Tennessee -17.5
  • Over/Under Total Odds: 150

Why #15 Colgate Raiders are a good bet +17.5?

Is Colgate a secure bet vs Tennessee this Friday?

Colgate heads to the NCAA Tournament on fire. The Raiders have gone 10-0 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Not only that, but Colgate is also one of the top shooting teams in the tournament.

The Raiders shoot 48% from the field and 38.8% from three. Because of their great three-point shooting, Colgate could keep this closer than the spread.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 75.8
  • Field Goal %: 48
  • 3-Point %: 38.8
  • Free Throw %: 74.1
  • Rebounds/G: 35.6
Defense:
  • Points/G: 70
  • Field Goal %: 43.4
  • 3-Point %: 33.6
  • Free Throw %: 71.2
  • Rebounds/G: 28.2

Why #2 Tennessee Volunteers are a good bet -17.5?

Colgate might be on fire, but they haven’t faced a team as solid as Tennessee this season. The Volunteers average 81.8 points per game from 49.7% shooting from the field and 36% shooting from three.

On defense, few teams are as capable as Tennessee, who only allows 68.6 points per. Opponents shoot 39.9% from the field and are only good from 33.7% from three. The Vols played great defense versus top SEC squads like Kentucky, LSU and Ole Miss all season long.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 81.8
  • Field Goal %: 49.7
  • 3-Point %: 36.2
  • Free Throw %: 76.2
  • Rebounds/G: 37.6
Defense:
  • Points/G: 68.6
  • Field Goal %: 39.9
  • 3-Point %: 33.7
  • Free Throw %: 65.5
  • Rebounds/G: 30.7

March Madness Betting Trends for Colgate vs Tennessee

  • Raiders are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning straight up record
  • Raiders are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600
  • Volunteers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 NCAA Tournament games
  • Volunteers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home

Colgate vs Tennessee Final March Madness Betting Analysis

Tennessee is the much better team, and they should blow out Colgate by over 20 points, but the Volunteers had trouble switching off on Auburn’s three-point shooters in the second half of the SEC Championship.

On Friday, the Vols face a team that can drain it from behind the arc. Colgate’s three-point shooting will keep this much closer than 17.5 points. The Raiders shouldn’t upset Tennessee, but they’ll make it tough on the Vols to advance.

2019 March Madness Betting Pick: Colgate +17.5

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