Texas Longhorns vs Tennessee Volunteers – College Basketball Preview – Jan 6, 2026
The Texas Longhorns will play against the #21 Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. This is a Southeastern conference game, and it will be shown on ESPN2.
Tennessee is favored with a spread of -10.5, while Texas is at +10.5. The Volunteers have a record of 10-4 and are ranked 21st, showing strong home performance with a 9-2 record. Texas has a 9-5 record but has struggled away with a 1-2 record. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.
Texas Longhorns Team Preview
The Texas Longhorns have shown strong offensive performances this season. They average 88.6 points per game, placing them 26th in scoring. Their field goal percentage is 49.7%, ranking 33rd among teams, and they are effective in drawing fouls, with 21.4 free throws made per game.
Defensively, the Longhorns struggle with fouls, averaging 19.7 fouls per game. They have a hard time forcing turnovers, with only 6.4 steals per game, ranking 428th. Their block average is also low at 3.0 per game, which ranks them 444th.
In recent games, the Longhorns are 2-1 straight up and 1-2 against the spread. Dailyn Swain is a key player with a 16.4 points per game average and 7.4 rebounds per game. Matas Vokietaitis also contributes with 16.1 points per game and a high field goal percentage of 66.0%.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are ranked #21 in the AP rankings. They have a 10-4 record this season. They have played well at home with a 9-2 record.
The Volunteers score 83.3 points per game, ranking 83rd. Their field goal percentage is 49.1%, placing them 42nd in the country. They grab 43.1 rebounds per game, making them 16th in that category.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie is a key player for Tennessee. He averages 17.6 points per game with a 42.3% field goal percentage. Nate Ament also contributes, averaging 15.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Betting Prediction
The Texas Longhorns are known for their scoring. They average 88.6 points per game, which ranks them 26th. Their ability to score consistently makes them a strong team offensively.
On the other hand, Tennessee’s defense has shown some weaknesses. They allow more turnovers and fouls, which could give Texas more scoring chances. This might lead to a high-scoring game.
Both teams have strong offensive stats. Texas has a good field goal percentage and Tennessee has a high number of assists. These factors point to the total going over 152.5 points.
- Pick: Over 152.5 (-112)
