On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the #13 Tennessee Volunteers will take on the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. This non-conference game features the Volunteers from the Southeastern Conference and the Orange from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Tennessee enters as the favorite with a spread of -7.5, while Syracuse is the underdog with a spread of +7.5. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 7:00 PM ET.

Tennessee vs. Syracuse Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Syracuse +7.5. Syracuse has a better ATS record overall at 57.1%, compared to Tennessee’s 37.5%. This makes Syracuse a good choice to cover the spread.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 145.5. Tennessee’s games have gone over in 75% of their games, indicating a trend towards high-scoring games.

Team Trends

• The Tennessee Volunteers are favored by 7.5 points against the Syracuse Orange.
• The game will be held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.
• Tennessee Volunteers have a Straight Up record of 7-1 in all games this season.
• Syracuse Orange have not won any of their last three games Straight Up as underdogs.
• The Over/Under for the game is set at 145.5 points.

Tennessee vs Syracuse Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers are heading to the JMA Wireless Dome to face the Syracuse Orange. Tennessee holds a strong 7-1 record this season, with their only loss coming against Kansas. They recently secured a close win against Houston and a commanding victory over Rutgers. The Volunteers are ranked #13 and are favorites in this game with a spread of -7.5.

Syracuse has had a challenging start with a 4-3 record. They suffered a significant loss to Iowa State and fell short against Kansas and Houston. Despite these setbacks, Syracuse has been competitive at home. The Orange will look to use their home advantage to upset Tennessee. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7:00 PM ET.

Syracuse Orange: Home Court Insights

The Syracuse Orange hold a 4-3 record this season. At home, they have a stronger presence with a 4-2 record. Their only away game ended in a loss. In their recent games, Syracuse faced tough opponents. They lost to Iowa State by 31 points and Kansas by 11 points. Against Houston, they had a close game but lost by 4 points. The team’s offense scores about 74.9 points per game. They struggle with free throws, making only 57.1%. On defense, they get 7.6 steals and 5.7 blocks per game.

Tennessee Volunteers: Road Warriors

The Tennessee Volunteers are having a strong season with a 7-1 record. They are ranked #13 and play in the Southeastern Conference. Their only loss came at home against Kansas, where they fell by 5 points. On the road, Tennessee has shown they can win in tough environments. They recently beat Houston by 3 points. The Volunteers score an average of 85.9 points per game, which ranks them 67th in the nation. Key players for Tennessee include Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Nate Ament. Gillespie averages 18.5 points per game, while Ament adds 17.9 points per game. The team also does well in rebounding, grabbing 43.6 boards per game.

Final Betting Pick

Syracuse is a solid pick to cover the spread at +7.5. They have a better record against the spread at 57.1% compared to Tennessee’s 37.5%. Playing at home in the JMA Wireless Dome could give Syracuse an edge.

The over 145.5 is a strong choice for this game. Tennessee’s games have gone over in 75% of their games. With Tennessee averaging 85.9 points per game, a high-scoring game is likely.

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