Tennessee Faces Virginia in Unbeaten Clash at Baha Mar Championship Semifinals
November 21, 2024The No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers, boasting a perfect 4-0 record, will face the Virginia Cavaliers, who are also unbeaten at 3-0, in the semifinals of the 2024 Baha Mar Championship on November 21, 2024.
This highly anticipated matchup is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Tennessee enters the game as the favorite, with a 12.5-point spread and an over/under set at 125.5 points, according to SportsLine.
Expert predictions suggest Tennessee will win 69-61, but betting advice indicates that Virginia could cover the spread due to their strong defensive capabilities.
Current betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Virginia at +640 on the moneyline and Tennessee at -1000, with Virginia +12.5 and Tennessee -12.5 against the spread.
Tennessee has demonstrated offensive prowess, winning all four of their games by at least 15 points, including a notable 103-68 victory over Austin Peay.
In their last two games, Tennessee averaged an impressive 97.5 points, although their opponents have been relatively weaker.
The Volunteers' recent success follows a strong performance in the previous NCAA Tournament, where they reached the Elite Eight.
Virginia, under interim coach Ron Sanchez after Tony Bennett's retirement, recently secured a 70-60 victory over Villanova, marking their third consecutive win.
Despite their unbeaten record, Virginia has struggled against weaker opponents, failing to cover the spread in their first two games before the win against Villanova.
Virginia's defense has been a key factor, allowing only 53.7 points per game, making them a formidable opponent even as underdogs.
Key players to watch include Tennessee's senior guard Chaz Lanier, who scored 19 points against Austin Peay, and Virginia's junior guard Isaac McKneely, who averages 16.0 points per game and recently scored 23 points against Villanova.
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USA Today Sportsbookwire • Nov 21, 2024
Virginia vs. Tennessee odds, picks and predictionsCBSSports.com • Nov 21, 2024
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