Missouri at Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers could very well be playing themselves into the NCAA tournament. They have won three straight games to move to 19-11, and a win here should leave them in pretty good shape. It has been a commitment to defense that has made the difference as Tennessee has allowed their last 3 opponents to just 53.3 ppg. That could be problematic for the Tigers who are not as explosive offensively as recent teams, and after scoring less than 60 points in a game just 13 times in 7 seasons, the Tigers have done so 3 times in their last 9 games, including 2 of their last 3. Tigers just 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 on the road, and 2-9-1 ATS following a win in their last 12. Tennessee is 19-9 ATS in their last 28 in conference play including6-1 ATS at home. Lay the points and back Tennessee.