Tennessee opens as 1 point favorite over Purdue

[Capt Straight]

I could not even sit down yesterday watching the second half against Iowa! If that one was bad, this one might be a "heart attack special"!
I still expect our Vols to win the last few seconds by 3 points.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

I see this moving to -1.5 or -2.

 

[therealitytheory]

Since the KY game we'ved played 1 good half of basketball out of 6.

Something tells me we're due to get back on track, and Purdue looks to be a favorable matchup for us (unlike 5 or 6 that come readily to mind). I'd definitely take UT and give the point (if it holds).

 

[EZE]

I see this moving to -1.5 or -2.

I would expect it to move the other way.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

I think Tennessee beats Purdue 77-74 making their way to the Elite 8

 

[Jonboy]

Looks like it's the closest line of the Sweet 16 games. Next closest is Michigan (-2) over Texas Tech and Kentucky (-2.5) over Houston.

 

[Capt Straight]

Take it to the bank, we win by 3!

 

[A-RodWiLks]

I think we finally put together a complete game and win by 15+

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

I would expect it to move the other way.

That is because you are captive to the moment.

 

[Volfan2012]

Their point guard is sensational if we can stop him we stop them he is gonna be a handful.

 

[Titan&Volfan4life]

Us by 1 is fine with me.

We only need 1 more point than them to get the WIN and move forward.

I'll gladly take the WIN any way we can get it.

VFL...GBO!!!

 

[Stoked]

Their point guard is sensational if we can stop him we stop them he is gonna be a handful.

He will get his points. I think the key is to stop the rest of the team. Have to get into Haarms head and get him out of the game.

 

[alaVOL]

Take it to the bank, we win by 3!

Volunteer Savings and Loans?

 

[TenUhSee]

 

[BleedinOrange98]

Feels like a coin flip

 

[EZE]

That is because you are captive to the moment.

No, I’ve watched most of the past 10 games.

 

[theFallGuy]

what do we know about the Purdue basketball team?

Noticeable wins - Maryland, Belmont, Iowa, Wisconsin, MI State, Ohio State, Minnesota, Nova

Noticeable losses - VA Tech, smoked by Michigan, Florida State by 1, Texas, MI State, Maryland, Ohio State, Minnesota

 

[nirwin]

No, I’ve watched most of the past 10 games.

You basically just confirmed what he said, since I'm guessing you haven't also watched Purdue's last 10 games.

 

[EZE]

You basically just confirmed what he said, since I'm guessing you haven't also watched Purdue's last 10 games.

And you have?

I actually expect to win the game, but the people betting on the games are going to look at our two second half meltdowns in this tournament.

 

[TenUhSee]

Purdue is not going to be easy. No one is commenting about the way they smoked Villanova.

Vols will have to play well for a complete 40 minutes to win.

 

[Catbone]

Didnt work vs UK, but I just put 175 on Purdue. Their guard Edwards may be the best player in the tournament

 

[IPleadInsanity]

They got a 2nd chance yesterday. I predict they will use it to claw their way to the final 4 with gut-check wins over Purdue and Oregon.

 

[VolAmerican]

They just have to quit being stagnant part of the game. Whats funny is they even know its happening and can't seem to change it, at least not quickly. For about 5 to 10 minutes Turner and Bowden become fumble fingers, pass it to the wrong team, turnover city prone and teams climb back into the game. 40 solid minutes is all we need and we can beat anyone.

 

[RollerVol]

they won't have anyone score 42 against us...

GO VOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Johnnyreb#VFL]

I read an article today that pretty much sums this game up for me. I honestly don’t want to look much deeper into than this unless I have to.

Tennessee has the potential to blow Purdue out. UT also may get blown out (1st vs 2nd half bias). So imo, it will be somewhere in the middle. I honestly don’t think we see “bad” Tennessee for many long stretches on Thursday, which bodes well for a big orange victory GoVols!