Purdue Boilermakers vs Tennessee Volunteers Point Spread Picks

MUSIC CITY BOWL- Purdue had losing records in each of the last two years, along with a 6-7 bowl campaign in 2018, so reaching this bowl has been an impressive feat. Senior QB Aidan O'Connell (23 TDs, eight INTs) and All-American WR David Bell (1.286 yards) lead the eighth-ranked passing attack (340.4 yards per game) in the nation. Purdue has a pair of impressive wins over Top 25 teams Iowa (24-7) and Michigan State (40-29). Purdue is 18-8 ATS as an underdog and 18-5 ATS against teams that rush for 4.75+ yards per carry. Purdue will attack a Tennessee pass defense that is one of the worst in the country, ranked #103 in passing yards allowed (251.4 per game). Tennessee is 3-10 ATS against winning teams, 8-21 ATS after scoring 40+ points, and 16-34-1 ATS following a victory of 20+ points. The Volunteers are also 5-12 ATS on natural grass. Play Purdue.