Texas at Tennessee Predictions & Picks
Tennessee are tipped to cover as a home betting underdog.
Home advantage is huge for the Volunteers – the noise combined with a good defense can cause problems for Arch Manning, while the hosts can lean on DeSean Bishop to chew up clock with the run game and ensure the Vols – at worst – keep this within touching distance.
- Texas went 0-5-0 ATS on the road last season
- Tennessee are 3-1-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home betting underdog
- Texas are 2-5-0 ATS as a road betting favurite since joining the SEC
- The Under has cashed in 4 of the 6 games involving either team this season
Head To Head
- Texas lead the all-time series 2-1
- Texas won 36-13 when the two teams last met in January 1969
Texas Form
Texas head to Tennessee with a perfect record, having kicked off the season with three straight wins at home.
The Longhorns opened with a lay-up match against Texas State, and it was no surprise to see them cruise to a 59-7 victory.
They faced a much bigger test a week later as they played host to Ohio State, but they got the job done in thrilling fashion as they edged the Buckeyes 24-23.
Texas then made it three wins in a row last weekend, as they recorded a 30-6 win over UTSA.
Quarterback Arch Manning went 17/33 for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 50 yards off nine carries as the Longhorns racked up 228 yards on the ground.
Tennessee Form
Tennessee also come into their SEC opener boasting a perfect record thanks to three consecutive victories.
The Longhorns kicked off the campaign with a one-sided home win against Furman, blowing out the visitors 56-9.
They then went out on the road for the first time a week later, and returned home with a 2-0 record thanks to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech.
Tennessee made it three-in-a-row last weekend, as they returned home to down Kennesaw State 42-9.
Quarterback Faizon Brandon went 18/26 for 178 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 47 yards and a score, and Duane Morris racked up 116 yards and a touchdown on the ground.