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Texas vs. Tennessee prediction: Why Tennessee is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/6/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Texas vs Tennessee predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Tennessee will square off with Texas in men's college basketball action at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Texas vs. Tennessee game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Texas vs. Tennessee prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Texas and Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Tennessee an 88% chance of beating Texas. Our predicted final score has Tennessee winning 83-69.
According to our model, Tennessee (-12.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Texas vs. Tennessee odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Texas | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-118) | -12.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +580 | -750 |
| Total | o153.5 (-105) | u153.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Texas vs. Tennessee picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tennessee -12.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | -750 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee -12.5 at the spread.
Texas vs. Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Tennessee and Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Texas vs. Tennessee
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Texas on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Texas vs. Tennessee insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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