Tennessee vs. Wofford Prediction, Odds & Preview Tonight: NCAA Tournament Best Bets
The No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (27-7) play the No. 15 seed Wofford Terriers (19-15) tonight at 6:50 p.m. ET (TNT) in NCAA Tournament first-round action. We’re breaking down all angles for the March Madness matchup with our Tennessee vs. Wofford predictions, odds, and preview, as well as our March Madness expert picks tonight.
The Volunteers are 18.5-point betting favorites to win this opening-round matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. As part of our best March Madness predictions for this game, we’re fading Tennessee’s rebounding against a Terrier group that is tough on the glass.
🏀 Tennessee vs. Wofford prediction & picks today
Here are my best Tennessee vs. Wofford predictions for the first round of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
✅ Against the spread pick: Tennessee -18.5 (-110 via Caesars) vs. Wofford ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Best player prop bet: Felix Okpara Under 5.5 rebounds (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎯 Exact score prediction: Tennessee 78, Wofford 57 (+26000 via FanDuel)
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✅ Tennessee to cover the spread: -18.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
As the 6 seed, Wofford ran through a SoCon Tournament field that featured several would-be bracket busters in March Madness, so we know the Terriers are scrappy. Only twice all season did Wofford lose by a margin greater than this 18.5-points, with those routs coming at the hands of Duke and Elon.
While Tennessee’s measured pace of play (346th in adjusted tempo) arguably makes blowouts trickier, the Vols have had no problem disposing of Quad 3 teams of Wofford’s ilk by using its stifling defense (3rd nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency) to suffocate inferior foes. Wofford ranking 319th in turnover rate won’t help matters.
Wofford is moderately efficient from 3-point range, but that won’t matter in this matchup. The Vols lock down the arc better than any team in the country, allowing just 27.8% of opponent 3-pointers to drop, taking away the great equalizer for many underdogs in the NCAA Tournament.
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🔥 Felix Okpara Under 5.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wofford ranks 232nd in opposing effective field goal percentage, so we like Tennessee to find success on the offensive end—but that could mean fewer opportunities for the Vols to take advantage of their 28th-best offensive rebounding rate.
Tennessee isn’t a strong unit on the defensive glass, ranking 202nd nationally in defensive rebounding rate. Wofford, meanwhile, is a top-35 squad on both offensive and defensive rebounding. The Terriers allow the 17th-fewest rebounds per game to their opponents across Division 1.
All this to say, we’re looking to identify Tennessee rebounders who could fall short on their props by virtue of the matchup. Okpara is a candidate, given his line is at 5.5 rebounds at BetMGM. That’s a number he’s failed to reach in three of his past four games.
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🎯 Score prediction: Tennessee 78, Wofford 57
Tennessee has the top-ranked adjusted defensive efficiency in the country and should stymie Wofford in a manner somewhat comparable to what the Terriers experienced when they mustered just 35 points in a loss to Duke earlier this season.
While rebounding won’t be a strong suit of the Vols in this matchup, Wofford’s general carelessness with the basketball should show up against Tennessee’s disciplined defense—and despite their generally slow pace, the Vols have the athletes to turn those turnovers into points in a hurry.
Tennessee letting off the gas in the waning moments could make for a sweat for our spread wager, but we see the Volunteers as a dominant force in this matchup.
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🤖 Tennessee vs. Wofford AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for Tennessee vs. Wofford. Our AI prediction projects a final score of Tennessee 81, Wofford 62.
🖥️ AI score prediction: Tennessee 81, Wofford 62
- Tennessee’s Defensive Dominance: The Vols rank among the top defensive teams in the nation, creating significant matchup problems for Wofford, which lacks the scoring firepower to keep pace
- Tournament Experience Matters: Tennessee’s roster features several upperclassmen with NCAA Tournament experience, giving them a composure advantage in high-pressure moments
🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean Tennessee covering the spread (-18.5) and a total of Over 133.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
📊 Live Tennessee vs. Wofford odds
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Latest Tennessee vs. Wofford odds
We're breaking down the latest Tennessee vs. Wofford odds from BetMGM.
Spread
Tennessee is an 18.5-point betting favorite in the hours ahead of tipoff. That line has dropped one point from the opening number, and odds are equal on either side at -110.
Total
The Over/Under is up a point from the opening betting line and sits at 134.5. There's still some slight juice on the Over at -115, so this number could close another half-point higher.
Moneyline
Tennessee, the No. 2 seed, is a -3333 betting favorite on the moneyline, with an implied win probability of 97% to secure the outright win and advance to Round 2 in the Midwest Region.
🔢 Tennessee vs. Wofford opening odds
- Spread: Tennessee -19.5 (-105) | Wofford +19.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: ennessee -5000 | Wofford +1350
- Over/Under: Over 133.5 (-110) | Under 133.5 (-110)
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📺 How to watch Tennessee vs. Wofford
📅 Date: Thursday, March 20
🕗 Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Rupp Arena (Lexington, Ky.)
📺 TV: TNT
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