The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will take on the #20 Tennessee Volunteers on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, a neutral site for both teams. Rutgers, from the Big Ten, enters the game as the underdog, while Tennessee, from the Southeastern Conference, is favored to win. Fans can catch the action live on TNT.

Rutgers vs. Tennessee Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Rutgers +15.5. Rutgers has a strong record this season, and Tennessee has struggled against the spread. This makes Rutgers a good pick to cover the spread.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 143.5. Both teams have hit the over in 60% of their games, suggesting a higher-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The game will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, a neutral site.
• Tennessee Volunteers are favored with a spread of -15.5.
• Rutgers has a moneyline of +808, making them the underdog.
• Tennessee has won all their last 5 games straight up.
• Both teams have the same Over/Under trend of 3-2 in their last 5 games.

Rutgers vs Tennessee Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to challenge the #20 Tennessee Volunteers on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. This game will be played at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Rutgers comes in with a 4-1 record from the Big Ten, having lost their last game to Central Connecticut State by 13 points. They will need to improve their shooting to compete against Tennessee.

Meanwhile, Tennessee holds a perfect 5-0 record in the Southeastern Conference. They recently won against Tennessee State with a 29-point margin. The Volunteers have shown strong offensive performances, scoring over 90 points in multiple games. Fans can watch this non-conference game live on TNT to see if Rutgers can pull off an upset or if Tennessee continues their winning streak.

Volunteers’ Strong Start

The Tennessee Volunteers are having a strong start to their season. They are ranked #20 in the AP poll. They have a perfect 5-0 record so far. Their recent games show their scoring ability. Against Tennessee State, they won 89-60. They also had a big win over Rice, 91-66. The Volunteers have been successful at home. They have played all their games at home this season. Their offense is scoring 90 points per game, which ranks 45th in the country.

Scarlet Knights on the Road

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 4-1 record this season. They have played all their games at home so far. Their first game away from home will be against Tennessee. In their recent game, Rutgers lost to Central Connecticut State, 67-54. Tariq Francis scored 19 points in that game. Emmanuel Ogbole grabbed 10 rebounds. Rutgers scores about 74.2 points per game. This ranks them 286th in the country. They will need to improve their scoring to compete with Tennessee.

Final Betting Pick

Rutgers is a solid pick to cover the +15.5 spread. They have a strong record this season at 4-1. Tennessee has struggled against the spread, which makes Rutgers a good choice. Rutgers also has a good rebounding game, averaging 41.6 rebounds per game. This could help them keep the game closer than expected.

The over 143.5 points is a reasonable choice. Both teams have hit the over in 60% of their games. Tennessee averages 90 points per game, while Rutgers scores 74.2 points per game. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely. With both teams playing at a neutral site, scoring could be even more unpredictable.

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