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March Madness Elite Eight: (2)Tennessee Volunteers vs. (1)Purdue Boilermakers
By Sam Batz
When: Sunday, March 31st at 2:20 PM EST
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Watch On: CBS
Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
On Easter Sunday we have a can’t miss Elite Eight matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Purdue Boilermakers. The winner will go on to compete in the Final Four and the loser will go home. Tennessee hasn’t never reached the Final Four in men’s basketball, and the Vols are making just their 2nd all-time appearance in the Elite Eight. Purdue hasn’t seen the Elite Eight since 2019 and the Boilers haven’t been to the Final Four since 1980, as Purdue’s prestigious basketball program is still in search of the schools first National Championship. Tennessee is looking to spoil the Boilermakers party, but as the lower seed the Vols are the underdog, and face a seemingly unbeatable No. 1 seed in Purdue.
The Boilers shot at a national title have never been better, but Tennessee’s aggressive style could have Purdue on the ropes. The spread is +/-3.0 points in favor of Purdue, but this deep in the tournament anything could happen. Below you’ll find our picks for Tennessee vs. Purdue, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Sunday’s Elite Eight matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Purdue Boilermakers.
Tennessee vs. Purdue Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee Volunteers | +3.0 (-110) | Ov 147.5 (-110) | +143 |
Purdue Boilermakers | -3.0 (-110) | Un 147.5 (-110) | -170 |
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Tennessee vs. Purdue Betting Trends
Tennessee Volunteers
- 18-16-1 ATS
- 18-17-0 O/U record
- 2-3-0 as UNDERDOGS
- 37.9% chance to beat Purdue
Purdue Boilermakers
- 19-15-2 ATS
- 23-13-0 O/U record
- 30-4-0 as FAVORITES
- 62.1% chance to beat Tennessee
Tennessee vs. Purdue Stat Comparison
- Elite Eight appearances: 2x (most recent: 2010)
- Points per Game: 70.8
- Opponent Points per Game: 57.9
- Rebounds per Game: 38.4
- Assists per Game: 16.7
- Turnovers per Game: 12.0
- Field Goal pct: 43.3%
- Three-point pct: 32.9%
- Free Throw pct: 70.8%
- Top Players: Dalton Knecht (21.2 pts); Jonas Aidoo (7.5 reb); Zakai Zeigler (6.0 ast)
- Elite Eight appearances: 6x (most recent: 2019)
- Points per Game: 83.8
- Opponent Points per Game: 69.4
- Rebounds per Game: 40.6
- Assists per Game: 19.0
- Turnovers per Game: 11.3
- Field Goal pct: 49.2%
- Three-Point pct: 41.0%
- Free Throw pct: 72.0%
- Top Players: Zach Edey (24.6 pts, 12.1 reb); Braden Smith (12.3 pts, 7.5 ast)
Tennessee vs. Purdue Game Predictions
The Tennessee Volunteers are a great team, winning all three of their March Madness matchups convincingly, but the Vols are about to run into a wall named Zach Edey, Purdue’s 7’ 4” 300 lbs Center who’s leading the tournament in both rebounds (16.3) and scoring (26.7). Aside from the reigning champion UConn Huskies, no other team has dominated the tournament like the Boilermakers. Averaging 88.0 points per game and a +26.3 margin of victory, the Boilers are cooking the competition. Purdue has yet to allow an opponent to reach 70 points, averaging 61.7 points against in the tournament thanks to their suffocating defense and rebounding dominance. Tennessee will put up a good fight, but this seems to be Purdue’s year, so I’m taking the Boilers over the Vols in the Elite Eight.
In summary, here are my picks for Tennessee vs. Purdue Elite Eight matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Purdue Boilermakers (-170)
If you take Purdue’s Moneyline (-170): You risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, if Purdue wins straight up.
- ATS Pick: Purdue Boilermakers (-3.0)
If you take Purdue to Cover the -3.0 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if Purdue wins the game by at least 3 points.
- O/U Pick: Over (147.5)
If you take the Over on 147.5 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if Tennessee and Purdue combine for more than 147 points.
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