Tennessee Sports Betting

Mobile-focused and exclusively online (i.e., no physical sportsbooks), Tennessee’s sports betting setup is the opposite of what many states have gone with. But Tennessee has imposed a mandatory 10% hold, meaning bettors could end up paying more juice on every bet than they would in a neighboring state. So far we haven't seen much of that, but it's always a concern. 

Eleven operators are live and approved by the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, which is responsible for oversight of online sports gambling in the state. One is a locally owned operator known as Tennessee Action 24/7, and then ten major sportsbooks. Our favorite TN sportsbooks are listed below. 

Sportsbook	Current Promotion
Fanatics Sportsbook	Bet and Get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets!
BetMGM Sportsbook	Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!
Caesars Sportsbook	Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!
ESPN BET	Get a $1,500 First Bet Reset!

Fanatics Sportsbook

Tennessee became Fanatics' third legal state in Aug. 2023 after opening its retail betting location inside FedEx Field in Maryland last January.

Fanatics Promo

Bet and Get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets! 

Fanatics Promo Code

No promo code required

Action Network Score

9.8/10. See our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code for more in-depth information and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Terms & Conditions

Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, OH, MI, NC, NJ, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY), (800)-327-5050 or http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), (888) 789-7777 or http://ccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), or morethanagame.nc.gov (NC), or 1800gambler.net (WV). Must apply this Promotion in your bet slip & place and settle $5+ cash wager with odds of - 200 or longer to get a Bonus Bet match (up to $100) each day for 10 straight days. Your 10 days begin the day you sign up. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. Add'l Terms apply, see Fanatics Sportsbook app.

BetMGM

MGM is a major casino brand across the country and in Las Vegas, and its BetMGM sports betting brand has started to make waves as a major player in the larger U.S. market. MGM offers a straightforward app, competitive sign-up offers and some niche-but-favorable betting rules like ties paid in full for golf finishing position bets. They're the only U.S. book to offer that.

BetMGM Promo

Get a 20% Deposit Match up to $1,500 in Sports Bonus! (10x wagering requirement in terms & conditions)

OR

Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

BetMGM Bonus Code

TANMATCH1500

OR

AN1500

BetMGM Terms & Conditions

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). Participant must complete the Wagering Requirements and satisfy the (10x) playthrough requirement. Deposit Match unavailable in OH. US Promotional Offers Not Available in MS, NY, ON, or PR. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). Participant must complete the Wagering. Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. US Promotional Offers Not Available in MS, NY, ON, or PR. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions.

Action Network Score

9.8/10. See our BetMGM Bonus Code and review for more in-depth information about BetMGM and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Category	Star Rating
Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
Registering & Cashiering
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BetMGM vs Other Sportsbooks

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook Promo

Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code

ACTION221000

Action Network Score

9.3/10. See our Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about Caesars and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Category	Star Rating
Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
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Caesars Sportsbook vs Other Sportsbooks

ESPN BET

ESPN BET is the coolest new sportsbook to add to your portfolio. They already boast many daily boosts and special event promos throughout the app. Check out our promo details below on how to get the ESPN BET new user bonus!

ESPN BET Promo

Get a $1,500 First Bet Reset!

ESPN BET Promo Code

TANBONUS

Action Network Score

9.5/10. See our ESPN BET Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about ESPN BET and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

ESPN BET Terms & Conditions

New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Please Gamble Responsibly.

DraftKings

DraftKings is a very popular sportsbook that has roots in daily fantasy sports. Using lessons they learned through DFS, DraftKings has crafted a reliable and user-friendly sportsbook that is simple to use. This household name provides Tennessee sports bettors with both fantasy and sportsbook options to enjoy, as well as a great bonus offer below.

DraftKings Promo

Bet $5, Get $200 If Your Bet Wins!

DraftKings Promo Code

No promo code available at this time!

Action Network Score

9.2/10. See our DraftKings Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about DraftKings and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Category	Star Rating
Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
Registering & Cashiering
Betting Options
DraftKings vs Other Sportsbooks

DraftKings Terms & Conditions

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/bball. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings.

FanDuel

Like its DFS counterpart, FanDuel got out to an early lead in the U.S. and has been building upon it. FanDuel recently combined its wallets so you can use the same money for DFS and sports betting. FanDuel offers one of the easiest start-to-finish registration and deposit experiences in the sportsbook market. Its biggest downsides are that it can be difficult to find smaller markets like props because they're buried so far in each game.

FanDuel Promo 

Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win+3 Months Of League Pass!

New players only, 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CT, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, OH, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY only. Full T&C apply.

FanDuel Promo Code

There is no promo code required to claim the FanDuel offer.

Action Network Score

9.6/10. See our FanDuel Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about FanDuel and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Category	Star Rating
Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
Registering & Cashiering
Betting Options
FanDuel vs Other Sportsbooks

Tennessee Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)

PrizePicks Tennessee

PrizePicks Tennessee is a great DFS choice for those looking for an alternative betting option. Over/under totals are created daily for players for users to bet on. Users only have to pick their over/under props for a chance to win. The DFS provider also released PrizePicks Arena, a new peer-to-peer pick 'em style fantasy game. Sign up to compete with other players for the first time on PrizePicks!

PrizePicks Promo

Place a $5 Lineup, Get $50 Instantly - No Strings Attached!

PrizePicks Tennessee Promo Code

ACTION

Action Network Score

9.4/10. We recommend reading our PrizePicks Promo Code and review for more details on this unique DFS app.

Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
Registering & Cashiering
Betting Options
PrizePicks vs Other Sportsbooks

Betr Picks Tennessee

Betr Picks fantasy platform is now available in Tennessee!

Betr Picks Promo

Get a 100% First Deposit Match up to $200 + Free Pick!

Betr Picks Promo Code

ACTION2

Action Network Score

8.9/10. Check out our Betr Promo Code and review for more info on how the micro-betting app works.

Bonuses & Promotions
Mobile App & Website
Registering & Cashiering
Betting Options
Betr Picks vs Other Sportsbooks

How to Place a Sports Bet in Tennessee

It's easy to get started sports betting in Tennessee. Here's how:

Step 1: Choose a Legal Sportsbook

In sports betting, it's best practice to have accounts at multiple sportsbooks to get the best price on every game you bet on. This is known as "line shopping," and it is covered on our YouTube channel here. But one step at a time — BetMGM is a great book to start with. You can sign up with this link. Click "Register."

Step 2: Sign Up & Verify 

Fill out all the required fields for a new sports bettor in the state: full legal name, email address, home address, phone number, and date of birth. BetMGM may ask you for a driver’s license or social security number to verify your identity. These questions and details are all standard measures sportsbooks take to protect you.

Step 3: Deposit with Preferred Payment

BetMGM will take you to the deposit screen once you’ve put in your personal information. Select your payment method, then click deposit. Our preference is direct deposit via a bank account for speed. This way when you cash out, the money will be accessible in your checking account right away instead of being credited back to a card in a few days.

Step 4: Place an Online Bet

Here’s how to place your first wager. Remember — the app or website will geo-locate you to confirm you’re actually in Tennessee before you’re able to bet.

BetMGM has a smooth mobile experience and user-friendly betting slip.

• Navigate to your desired sport (via the A-Z menu, or League Logo banner) and click the line you want to bet
• Head to your bet slip
• Select your bet type
• Enter your bet amount
• Submit

Congrats! You’ve just placed your first legal sports bet in Tennessee.

How Tennessee Sports Betting Compares: The Sports Betting Report Card

Whether you're a Knoxville local, a Chattanooga transplant, or just visiting Nashville for the weekend, there's good and bad to Tennessee's online sports betting bill.

Although states don't need their own professional team to have a strong sport-specific market, it certainly can help momentum and engagement! Because of legal mobile betting, Tennessee bettors can attend pro games and bet and monitor in real-time when watching their favorite teams.

NFL Betting in Tennessee

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have had success on the gridiron in recent years, including making a run to the AFC Championship Game in the 2020 playoffs. The Titans look to be playoff contenders in the upcoming 2024 season after bringing in new coach Brian Callahan.

The Titans call Nissan Stadium home, a modern stadium equipped with nearly 70,000 seats and even party suites. Tennessee's NFL Sports betting market is poised for a strong open. Need friends to bet with? The Titans have a highly engaged fan base. Join the discussion on the GoTitans forum. 

Read here about the state's first-ever sports betting partnership between the Titans and BetMGM that was announced on Sept. 28, 2020.

Titans Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on football in Tennessee:

• How to Bet on Football Guide
• Check our Expert NFL Picks
• Keep an eye on betting activity and bet/money distribution with our NFL Public Betting data

NBA Betting in Tennessee

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. The Grizzlies are led by superstar Ja Morant and the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Jaren Jackson Jr.

The Grizzlies made the playoffs seven times last decade with their Grit and Grind style, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 2013. They play at FedExForum in downtown Memphis in the heart of the city's Beale Street Entertainment District.

 Grizzlies Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on basketball in Tennessee:

• How to Bet on Basketball Guide

NHL Betting in Tennessee

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators play downtown at Bridgestone Arena. The Preds were an expansion team in 1998. They made the playoffs for the first time in 2004 and advanced to their first Stanley Cup Finals in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. The following season, Nashville won its first Presidents' Trophy, given to the team with the best record in the regular season. The Predators have a rabid local fan base that loves to throw a catfish onto the home ice in support of the Preds.

Predators Odds

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on hockey in Tennessee:

• How to Bet on Hockey Guide

MLS Betting in Tennessee

Nashville SC

Nashville SC play their home games at Geodis Park at the Nashville Fairgrounds, in Nashville, Tennessee.

For MLS games and futures betting, check the current odds below.

Recommended resource to help you bet smartly on soccer in Tennessee:

• How to Bet on Soccer Guide

 MLB Betting in Tennessee

Tennessee doesn't have a professional baseball team, but betting markets are available for baseball fans. Many bettors root for the Atlanta Braves. In the meantime, you can explore our guides on baseball betting.

College Sports Teams

Tennessee’s orange-blooded Vols fans have a history of rivalries, some more notorious than others. We expect big college bets to be placed on these games now that sports betting is legal! Learn more about these high-stakes games and sporting traditions for Tennessee.

College Football Betting in Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers Football

It's been over two decades since the glory years of Peyton Manning and Tee Martin, and most of today's Vols were not even born yet when the team last won a national championship in 1998. That was also the last time Tennessee won its conference, the always competitive SEC. Still, the Volunteers have won 16 conference championships over the years, 13 in the SEC, and have a long, proud football history with 56 bowl appearances and 30 bowl victories, both of which are top-six all-time.

But 1998 wasn't Tennessee's only national title. In fact, the Volunteers claim six national championships, with the others coming between 1938 and 1967. The orange and white seek a return to prominence under new coach Josh Heupel. The Vols play their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, the nation's fifth-largest stadium.

Volunteers Odds

Vanderbilt Commodores Football

The Commodores play in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), so it's an uphill battle each fall, but Vanderbilt is up to the task. The program is on its way up, with three of their nine bowl appearances coming in the past decade. Vanderbilt is 4-4-1 in its bowls and is led by new coach Clark Lea. The Dores do have two unclaimed national titles from a century ago in back-to-back unbeaten seasons in 1921-22.

Vanderbilt has played in a bowl game three times over the past decade, winning the Texas Bowl most recently in 2018. The Commodores play their home games at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.

Commodores Odds

Memphis Tigers Football

The Tigers play in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and won the conference championship in 2019. That was Memphis's eighth conference title. The Tigers have appeared in 17 bowl games, winning eight of them. Their greatest bowl appearance came in December 2019 when the Tigers faced Penn State in the Cotton Bowl, with Memphis coming up short in a 53-39 loss. Ryan Silverfield coaches Memphis. The Tigers play their home games at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.

Tigers Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college football in Tennessee:

• College Football Betting Tips for Profitability
• College Football Betting Tips on Fading the Public
• Action Data/Tools: College Football Odds, Picks & Projections 

College Basketball Betting in Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers Men's Basketball

The Volunteer basketball program has seen a rise to national prominence over the past couple of decades, first under coach Bruce Pearl and, since 2015, under Rick Barnes. In 2019, the Vols were a March Madness No. 2 seed for the third time in the past 15 years, but the program is still waiting for its first Final Four appearance in school history.

The Tennessee program has a long and storied history, featuring players like Bernard King and Allan Houston, and won its most recent SEC regular-season title this past 2023-2024 season. The Volunteers compete in the SEC, where they have the third-most wins all time. The Volunteers play their home games at Thompson-Boling Arena on campus in Knoxville.

Volunteers Odds

Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball

Vanderbilt plays its home basketball games on the recognizable elevated stage of Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville. The Commodores have three SEC regular-season titles and two SEC Tournament championships, most recently in 2012. Vanderbilt has played in 15 NCAA tournaments with six Sweet Sixteen appearances but has yet to make it to the Final Four. Dores fans hope that will change soon with the new addition of head coach, Mark Byington.

Commodores Odds

Memphis Tigers Men's Basketball

The Tigers have established themselves as one of the nation's marquee men's college basketball programs. Now playing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Memphis has played in 11 Sweet Sixteens and three Final Fours. Their most recent Final Four appearance came in 2008 when Derrick Rose led the team to the national championship game before falling in overtime. 

Tigers legend Penny Hardaway is the Memphis coach now and has already brought in some of the nation's elite recruits. The Tigers are so popular that the team typically doesn't even play its home games at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse on campus. Instead, they usually play at FedExForum, home of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tigers Odds

Belmont Bruins Men's Basketball

Belmont basketball has become synonymous with Cinderella over the past two decades. Belmont won its conference in 12 of the past 18 seasons, most of them under legendary head coach Rick Byrd. The Bruins secured their first-ever March Madness win in Byrd's final season before he retired. Casey Alexander is the new coach now, and Belmont plays in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The Bruins have eight NCAA Tournament appearances this century.

Bruins Odds

Tennessee Lady Volunteers Women's Basketball

The Lady Vols have long been one of the premier programs in women's college basketball. The late great Pat Summitt led Tennessee from 1974 through 2012; still, the all-time leader in women's college hoops with 1,098 career wins. The Lady Vols ranks second all-time with 18 Final Four appearances and eight national championships, all of them under Summitt.

Tennessee will forge forward under fifth-year coach Kellie Harper, a three-time champion for the Lady Vols in the 90s. Tennessee plays its home games at the Thompson-Boling Arena on campus in Knoxville, nicknamed "the Summitt" in honor of their legendary former coach. 

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college basketball in Tennessee:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments
• Action Data/Tools: College Basketball Odds & Picks

We expect to see these major rivalries draw sports bettor attention and significant handle in Tennessee.

Other Events

In addition to its traditional sporting events, Tennessee hosts races, tournaments and more — attracting sports bettor attention. This list includes:

NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway Racing 

Bristol Motor Speedway hosts the "Food City 500" each year. Food City is a growing grocery chain in the south, and the Food City 500 is a sponsored cornerstone event of NASCAR's Spring race weekend. It is also one of the most highly anticipated events on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Bristol is in the northeastern tip of Tennessee, about 300 miles from Nashville.

Southeastern Conference (SEC) Men’s Basketball Tournament

Bridgestone Arena, a downtown Nashville multipurpose venue, will host the SEC Tournament each year through 2030.

Learn more about the available sportsbooks and promo codes in Tennessee:

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code | BetMGM Promo Code | FanDuel Promo Code | Caesars Promo Code | ESPN BET Promo Code | Hard Rock Bet Promo Code | PrizePicks Promo Code | DraftKings Promo Code

Gambling Problem? Call or Text the Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789.

 

• Must be 21 years or older