Tennessee vs. Saint Peter’s Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament

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Tennessee vs. Saint Peter's Odds

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Thursday, Mar 21
9:20pm ET
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St. Peter's Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+19.5
-110
129.5
-105o / -115u
+1600
Tennessee Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-19.5
-110
129.5
-105o / -115u
-4500
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NCAAB odds here.
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Tennessee will take on Saint Peter's in Round 1 of the Midwest region. Here's everything you need to know about Tennessee vs. Saint Peter's odds, spread and more.

Tennessee opened as an 18.5-point favorite over Saint Peter's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 128.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how 2-seeded Tennessee and 15-seeded Saint Peter's matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.

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TennesseeSaint Peter's
OFFRankRankDEF
Effective FG%13522Effective FG%
Turnover %3631Turnover %
Rebound Rate75218Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate132339Free Throw Rate
Tempo79338Tempo
DEFRankRankOFF
Effective FG%7349Effective FG%
Turnover %64324Turnover %
Rebound Rate15723Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate26352Free Throw Rate

Tennessee vs. Saint Peter's Analysis

Tennessee got crushed in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals by Mississippi State, but the Volunteers will bounce back here in a big way.

Saint Peter’s was everyone’s darling two years ago, and it’s nice to see them in the NCAA Tournament again. That said, Dalton Knecht and the Vols will likely play their way to a Sweet 16 appearance with this draw.

The Peacocks have a tough defense, but they rank horribly on offense (305th in efficiency). Inside, Saint Peter’s will have issues as they shoot just a touch over 42%. Tennessee shoots a lot of 3s, but can defend inside and out. There are very few areas where the Peacocks could excel offensively.

Tennessee might play a bit more slowly in this contest, but it should advance in a rout.

–D.J. James


For more coverage of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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