South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, December 30, 2025
South Carolina State faces a tough situation when it visits Tennessee on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs are 1-13 overall and 0-11 on the road, coming off a 95-70 road loss to South Carolina. Tennessee is 9-3 overall and 7-0 at home, most recently picking up a 94-52 home win over Gardner-Webb. Cash in a winner with our free college basketball picks.
South Carolina State vs Tennessee Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, December 30
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
- TV: SEC Network
South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview
South Carolina State averages 65.9 points per game while shooting 39% from the field. Owen Bronston Jr. is the Bulldogs’ leading scorer averaging 11.7 points per game, and also contributes 0.8 steals per contest. Cameron Clark leads the team on the glass with an average of 5.4 rebounds per game, while Jayden Johnson directs the offense and leads the Bulldogs in assists at 3.7 per game.
The Bulldogs have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, allowing 86.5 points per game. Turnovers remain an issue, as South Carolina State averages 14.7 per game, putting added pressure on a defense that already has struggled to stop opponents. Tim Okojie leads the team in blocks at 0.6 per game, but the interior defense has struggled against stronger opponents.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 65.9
- Points Allowed: 86.5
- Rebounds: 32.3
- Assists: 11.5
- Steals: 6.8
- Blocks: 2.8
- Turnovers: 14.7
Tennessee Volunteers Preview
Tennessee scores 82.2 points per game and allows just 64.5 while shooting 48% from the field. Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads the Volunteers with an average of 17.6 points per game and also tops the team in assists at 5.7 per game. Nate Ament anchors the interior, leading Tennessee in rebounding at 6.9 per game, while Felix Okpara provides rim protection with 1.7 blocks per game.
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The Volunteers rebound well, pulling down 43.2 boards per game, and move the ball well, averaging 19.0 assists per game. Defensively, Tennessee forces difficult looks and limits second chances, which has fueled its perfect home record this season.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 82.2
- Points Allowed: 64.5
- Rebounds: 43.2
- Assists: 19.0
- Steals: 7.8
- Blocks: 3.7
- Turnovers: 12.7
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction
Tennessee holds clear advantages in scoring, rebounding, and defense. South Carolina State’s turnover issues and struggles on the road make it difficult to stay competitive against a Tennessee team that controls the paint and limits mistakes playing at home. Expect the Volunteers to dictate the pace from the opening tip and build a big double-digit lead early. Final Score Prediction: Tennessee Volunteers win and cover ATS, 89-54. Betting on sports and on South Carolina State is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Tennessee with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Tennessee vs South Carolina State can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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