The seventh-seed Texas Longhorns (21-12) and second-seed Tennessee Volunteers (25-8) will showcase their talents in the upcoming Men’s Basketball Championship for the second round of the Midwest region on Saturday, March 23 at 3:15 PM ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Vols are favored to win with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).

The Longhorns return to action after a 57-44 triumph over the Colorado Rams in the first round of action. Holding the Rams to just 11 points in the first half was key to their success.

All eyes will be on Max Abmas to help carry this team to victory. The guard is averaging 17.0 points and 4.2 assists, both of which lead the team. He will need to set the tone early before the Vols in order to have the best opportunity.

On average, they score 75.9 points per game, positioning them at 106^th in national scoring statistics. Their offensive effectiveness registers at 111.0, placing them at 75^th, indicating promising prospects due to their strong offense.

In terms of defense, they hold opponents to 69.1 points per game, ranking them 91^st overall. Their defensive efficiency stands at 101.1, placing them 103^rd. This showcases a considerable margin of victory compared to their offensive prowess.

The Volunteers ended their two-game losing streak with an 83-49 win over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks. Dalton Knecht led the team with 23 points and eight rebounds.

Knecht is landing 21.1 points each game and shooting 46.7 percent from the field. He also drops 76.3 percent shooting from the foul line. He will need another strong performance in this upcoming nation.

They average 79.6 points per game, placing them at 46^th in terms of performance. Their offensive rating stands at 107.9, ranking 144^th. To overcome offensive challenges, they must establish dominance early on.

The Jayhawks concede an average of 67.3 points per game, placing them 52^nd in that aspect. Their defensive rating of 95.5 ranks 12^th, highlighting their adaptability. At this rate, it does not matter where but the amount of extra plays that can make or break a team.

MyBookie presents the odds for this game, indicating a 6.5-point spread in favor of the Tennessee Volunteers. Based on market analysis, the Vols are estimated to have a 77.6 percent probability of emerging victorious.

The Vols do not have great history coming into the tournament within the last five years. However, their lineup includes the better Vols teams compared to the Bulldogs. Look for them to win and cover the spread.