Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Columbia, MO, to play against the Missouri Tigers. The game will take place at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. This is a Southeastern Conference matchup, and fans can catch the action on SECN.

The Volunteers come in as the favorites with a spread of -4.5 and a MoneyLine of -199. Tennessee holds an AP Rank of #22 and has a season record of 20-7. The Missouri Tigers are the underdogs with a spread of +4.5 and a MoneyLine of +157. Missouri has a season record of 18-9, making this an important game for both teams. The over/under is set at 143.5 points.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: #22 Tennessee Volunteers vs Missouri Tigers
  • Venue: Mizzou Arena, Columbia MO
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Tennessee Spread: -4.5 (-107)
  • Missouri Spread: +4.5 (-118)
  • Tennessee MoneyLine: -199
  • Missouri MoneyLine: +157
  • Over/Under: 143.5

Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers have been strong in their recent games. They won against Vanderbilt by four points, with a final score of 69-65. Ja’Kobi Gillespie played well, scoring 17 points in that game.

In their game against Oklahoma, Tennessee had a big win with a score of 89-66. Nate Ament led the team with 29 points and a field goal percentage of 52.9%. The team showed good shooting skills with a 52.4% field goal percentage in this game.

The Volunteers have a season record of 20-7. They rank 22nd in the AP poll and are part of the Southeastern Conference. On the road, they have won five games and lost four, showing they can compete away from home.

Missouri Tigers Team Preview

The Missouri Tigers have had a mixed performance in recent games. They lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks by 8 points, ending with a score of 94-86. In this game, Mark Mitchell led with 26 points and 8 assists, showing his skill on the court.

At home, the Tigers secured a tight victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores, winning by just 1 point, with a final score of 81-80. Jayden Stone played a key role, scoring 19 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Tigers’ overall home record stands strong at 14-4 this season.

Offensively, the Tigers have a solid field goal percentage of 49.2%. They average 80.3 points per game, which ranks them 101st. However, their free throw percentage is low at 68.1%, ranking 396th, which could be an area for improvement.

BTB Betting Pick

Tennessee is favored by 4.5 points against Missouri. Tennessee scores 80.9 points per game, while Missouri scores 80.3. Tennessee’s strong rebounding and slightly higher scoring suggest they can cover the spread. The pick is Tennessee to cover the -4.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 143.5. Tennessee and Missouri both average around 80 points per game. Their combined scoring suggests a total around 161 points. The pick is to go over 143.5.