Tennessee State vs Tennessee Picks and Predictions for Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Tennessee State and Tennessee meet Thursday in Knoxville, with the Tigers at 2–2 after a loss at Western Kentucky, while the Volunteers are 4–0 following a win over Rice. Tennessee State faces a tough game with a huge step up in talent when visiting the Volunteers on Thursday. Shot, score, and cash in with college basketball picks.
Game Information for Tennessee State vs Tennessee
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
- TV: SECN+
Tennessee State Tigers Preview
Tennessee State is 2–2 overall and 0–2 on the road, coming off a loss at Western Kentucky. The Tigers are averaging 94.0 points per game on 46.3% shooting while collecting 48.0 rebounds and 17.0 assists. Aaron Nkrumah leads Tennessee State with 18.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 84.0% at the line. Travis Harper II averages 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds while converting 50% of his shots, giving the Tigers steady scoring from the backcourt. Dante Harris provides 15.3 points and a team-high 4.0 assists per game.
Defensively, Tennessee State is allowing 77.0 points per game while generating 10.3 steals and 4.3 blocks. Jalen Pitre has been strong on the glass with a team-high average of 8.5 rebounds per game, and Carlous Williams adds 1.3 blocks. The Tigers have shown they can score in transition and finish well at the rim, but they’ve also had issues with turnovers, especially in road losses to Belmont and Western Kentucky. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Tennessee State with the Thrillz promo code.
Tennessee Volunteers Preview
Tennessee is averaging 90.3 points per game while shooting 51.5% from the field. The Volunteers are pulling down 50.0 rebounds and handing out 23.0 assists per contest. Nate Ament leads the team with 19.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting 46.2% from the floor. Ja’Kobi Gillespie averages 16.5 points and 6.3 assists and has been strong from three-point range at 40.6%. Forward J.P. Estrella is scoring 14.0 points per game and shooting 69.2%, giving Tennessee a dependable inside option.
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Tennessee is allowing just 62.3 points per game and producing 7.0 steals and 4.0 blocks. Felix Okpara is the rim protector with 1.5 blocks per game, while Sam Hoiberg and Gillespie provide steady perimeter defense. The Volunteers have controlled games early with their rebounding and ball movement, leading to comfortable wins over Northern Kentucky, North Florida, Rice, and Mercer. Make the most of your bets on Tennessee by using the sportsbook promos.
Tennessee State vs Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee State has multiple scoring options, but Tennessee’s size, rebounding advantage, and stronger defensive pressure present major challenges for the Tigers. The Volunteers move the ball well, protect the rim, and have more consistent scoring top to bottom. Tennessee will control this matchup from the opening minutes. Final Score Prediction: Tennessee wins and covers ATS, 92–67. Make sure when you place your Tennessee State vs Tennessee bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.
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