The Tennessee Volunteers are set to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, looking to avenge a regular-season loss to them. Tennessee, the No. 1 seed, is favored by 10 points in the upcoming game. The Volunteers, led by SEC Player of the Year Dalton Knecht, are motivated to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, the No. 9 seed, is looking to solidify their chances for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with a win after defeating LSU in the previous round. Star freshman guard Josh Hubbard has been a key player for the Bulldogs.
Tennessee, with players like Knecht, Zakai Zeigler, and Jonas Aidoo, has shown strong performances throughout the season. They are coming off a tough loss to Kentucky but have previously defeated top-25 teams like Auburn, Alabama, and South Carolina. Mississippi State, on the other hand, has faced struggles in the regular season but managed to get a win in the SEC Tournament.
The game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. ET on Friday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tennessee has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings between these teams, while Mississippi State has struggled against the spread in March. The model at SportsLine, which has been on a roll with college basketball picks, is leaning towards the Under in this matchup. To find out which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time, visit SportsLine for more information.
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