The upcoming NCAA Tournament Midwest Region first-round matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and Saint Peter’s Peacocks is set to take place on Thursday. The Peacocks, who are the 15th seed, secured their second tournament appearance in three years after winning the MAAC title game. They previously made a run to the Elite Eight in 2022. The Volunteers, on the other hand, have had a solid season with a 24-8 record and winning the SEC regular-season championship. They are entering the tournament with two consecutive losses, including one in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
The game is scheduled to tipoff at 9:20 p.m. ET in Charlotte, N.C. Tennessee is heavily favored at 21.5 points according to the latest odds. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts that the teams will combine for 134 points, leaning towards the Over on the total. Senior guard Dalton Knecht has been a standout player for the Volunteers, while sophomore forward Corey Washington has led the Peacocks in scoring and rebounding this season.
As both teams prepare to face off in the first round, the matchup promises to be an exciting one with key players on both sides poised to make an impact. Fans and bettors alike will be keeping a close eye on this game to see which team can come out on top and advance in the NCAA Tournament. Stay tuned to see how this showdown unfolds and which side of the spread ultimately hits over 50% of the time.
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