Tennessee vs. Rutgers Picks and Predictions for Monday November 24, 2025
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On Monday, the Tennessee Volunteers (5-0) face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) in the Player Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This game will air on TNT. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Tennessee vs. Rutgers Game Information
- November 24, 2025
- 1:00pm EST
- MGM Grand Garden Arena
- TNT
Rutgers Form & Recent Results
Rutgers heads into this matchup hoping to bounce back after a tough loss in their last game, snapping a four-game winning streak. In their most recent outing, the Scarlet Knights fell 67-54 to Central Connecticut despite a strong effort from Tariq Francis, who led the team with 19 points. Over the course of the season, Dylan Grant has been Rutgers’ go-to scorer, putting up an average of 16.6 points per game, while Francis isn’t far behind, contributing 14.8 points a night. Emmanuel Ogbole has been a consistent force, averaging 7.8 rebounds per contest. Francis has also been setting up his teammates well, leading the team with 3.4 assists per game this season. As a team, Rutgers has averaged 74.2 points over their last five games. Now, facing the talented Tennessee Volunteers in Las Vegas, the Scarlet Knights are looking to get back in the win column and avoid their first back-to-back losses of the season. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Rutgers.
Tennessee Form & Recent Results
Tennessee comes into this game riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak. In their most recent game, an impressive 89-60 victory over Tennessee State, Ja’Kobi Gillespie put up 17 points to help secure the win for the Volunteers. Throughout this season, Nate Ament has been Tennessee’s go-to scorer, averaging an impressive 18.8 points per game, while Gillespie has been right behind him, consistently adding 16.6 points each game. Ament isn’t just making an impact on the scoreboard, he’s also been the team’s top rebounder, pulling down an average of 8.4 boards per game. Meanwhile, Gillespie has been the main facilitator on offense, leading the Volunteers with 6 assists per game this season. Over their last five games, Tennessee has been firing on all cylinders offensively, averaging 90 points per game. As they prepare to face Rutgers, the Volunteers are looking to keep their momentum alive and notch their sixth straight win to continue their strong start to the season. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Tennessee with the Kickr promo code.
Key Players
- Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie this season: 16.6 points, 6 assists per game
- Rutgers’ Tariq Francis this season: 14.8 points, 3.4 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- TENN -14.5; O/U 143.5
Tennessee vs. Rutgers Picks and Prediction
Tennessee is off to a fantastic start this season, coming out on top in each of their first five games. They’ll be aiming to keep their undefeated streak alive and pick up a sixth consecutive victory when they take on Rutgers at the Player Era Festival in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Rutgers has had a solid start to the season themselves, winning four of their first five. They'll be eager not only to hand Tennessee their first loss, but also to notch their own fifth win of the year in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win but fail to cover the spread, 78-64. Make sure when you place your bet on Rutgers vs Tennessee you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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