Tennessee Volunteers (26-8 SU, 18-17-1 ATS) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (32-4 SU, 19-16-2 ATS)
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
When: Sunday, March 31st, 2:20 PM ET
Watch: CBS
Betting Odds:
Point Spread: TENN +3. / PUR -3.5
Total Points: 147.5
Money Line: Tennessee Volunteers +132 / -160
Season Snapshot:
Tennessee: With a solid 26-8 straight-up record and an 18-17-1 ATS, the Volunteers have shown resilience, especially on the road with a 9-5 record away from home. Their performance as the underdog has been mixed, going 2-3 in such scenarios this season. Despite the challenges, Tennessee’s offense and defense have remained competitive, averaging 79.5 points per game while holding opponents to 67.4 points per game.
Purdue: The Boilermakers have been dominant, boasting a 32-4 SU record and a 19-16-2 ATS. Their home record is nearly flawless at 24-1, demonstrating significant home-court advantage, although this game is at a neutral site. Purdue has excelled as the favorite this season, going 31-4 in those games, with their offense and defense ranking among the top, averaging 83.8 points per game and allowing 69.2 points per game.
Recent Form:
Tennessee comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak, with a notable performance against Creighton where they scored 82 points. Their defense, ranked 61st nationally, allows an average of 67.4 points per game. The Volunteers have been effective on the road and as underdogs, showing they can perform under pressure.
Purdue is also on a three-game winning streak, with a recent 80-point outing against Gonzaga. The Boilermakers’ offense has been efficient, and their defense, ranked 101st, allows 69.2 points per game. Purdue has shown consistent performance as the favorite, both SU and ATS.
Injury Report:
Tennessee may be without Santiago Vescovi, due to illness, but he’s listed as probable making him likely to be on the court. Purdue enters the game without notable injuries for a team that has a lot of potentail support scoring throughout the lineup.
