The fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (11-4) will travel to play the Georgia Bulldogs (12-3) on Saturday, January 13, at 12:00 PM ET at the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. The Volunteers are slight favorites to succeed in this game, as they have a point spread at -7.5 (-110).

The Volunteers are coming off a 77-72 defeat against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This snapped their previous seven-game win streak, making them highly motivated to get back on track with this upcoming game.

Dalton Knecht leads their scoring efforts with 15.9 points per game and shooting 46.3 percent on the floor. He also makes 79.0 percent of his free throws, showing he can likely do well in late game situations.

The Volunteers are posting 78.3 points per contest and making 44.0 percent of their shot attempts. They are moving the ball at a good rate to find better scoring opportunities with 17.1 assists per game.

They are allowing their opponents to average 65.1 points per game, which is a solid separation between the two averages when looking at their offense. They also put in 39.3 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, and 8.2 steals each game.

The Bulldogs have won their last 10 consecutive games heading into this event, making this a perfect opportunity for the cherry on top. Their most recent victory was a 76-66 performance over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Noah Thomasson is leading the Bulldogs with 12.7 points per game and he is making 45.3 percent of his shots. Surprisingly, he is horrendous at the free throw line with only making 53.1 percent of his foul shots.

The Bulldogs are getting 75.4 points per game and making 43.4 percent of their shots. Their ability to move the basketball offensively is not on the same page as the Volunteers, as they average 12.8 assists each game.

They are allowing opposing teams to average 69.2 points per game, which is a slight amount of breathing room compared to their offense. They also chip in with 37.7 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, and 6.5 steals each matchup.

Bookmaker has the betting odds available for this showdown, which currently has the Tennessee Volunteers as 7.5-point favorites. Looking into market insights, the Vols have a 76.1 percent probability of winning on the road.

The Bulldogs will likely be a tough matchup the entirety of the game and it could potentially be within the spread for them. However, the Volunteers need to set a tone early to show they are serious about getting back on track. Look for the Volunteers to find success and cover the spread.