Tennessee Volunteers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction for January 27, 2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

• Matchup: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Georgia Bulldogs
• Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
• Broadcast: SEC Network

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In an exciting clash, the Georgia Bulldogs (16-4) will host the Tennessee Volunteers (13-6) at the Stegeman Coliseum this Tuesday evening.

The Volunteers recently faced Alabama, claiming victory with a score of 79-73. Tennessee achieved a 46.7% shooting percentage from the field, making 28 of 60 attempts and converting 6 out of 18 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 25 attempts, equating to 68.0%. The Volunteers grabbed a total of 36 rebounds, with 11 being offensive, and recorded 11 assists while forcing Alabama into 7 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, Tennessee allowed Alabama to shoot 43.1% on 25 of 58 attempts. Alabama added 9 assists and 7 steals but could not block any shots, finishing with a free throw shooting percentage of 70.8%, hitting 17 of 24 tries. Both teams were close in fouls, with Tennessee committing 23 and Alabama 22.

Nate Ament was a standout performer, shooting 50.0% from the floor, contributing 3 assists, and playing for 38 minutes. He racked up 29 points on 10 of 20 shooting and secured 7 rebounds.

Heading into this matchup, Tennessee stands at 13-6 this season. The team averages 82.2 points per game (78th nationally) while posting a field goal percentage of 48.1%. The Volunteers have made 34.9% of their three-point attempts (136 of 390) and hold a free throw percentage of 69.1%. Averaging 42.5 rebounds per game, they have accumulated 334 assists this season, ranking them 63rd in the nation in assists. Tennessee averages 13.1 turnovers per game and commits 18.4 personal fouls.

Defensively, the Volunteers force 12.2 turnovers per game while allowing 19.3 fouls. They limit opponents to 29.7% from long range and rank 62nd in points allowed per game at 69.0. Their defensive field goal percentage stands at 39.4% (441 of 1,119), and they give up an average of 30.5 rebounds, ranking 7th in assists yielded with 204 this season.

In their last outing, the Georgia Bulldogs fell to Texas, suffering an 87-67 defeat. On the boards, Georgia allowed Texas to pull down 29 rebounds (11 on the offensive end). The Bulldogs finished with 38.1% shooting from three, hitting 8 of 21 attempts, and managed 9 out of 12 at the free-throw line (75.0%). Defensively, Georgia allowed Texas to convert 35 of 60 shots for an impressive 58.3%. Overall, the Bulldogs shot 22 of 51 from the field, translating to 43.1%. From long distance, they shot 31.6%, making 6 of 19 attempts, while netting 17 free throws at a rate of 68.0%. Texas committed 18 fouls, providing Georgia with 25 free throw opportunities. The Bulldogs recorded 14 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 23.

Jeremiah Wilkinson was a key player for Georgia, contributing 17 points in 32 minutes along with 4 assists. Despite shooting 4 of 12, he maintained a field goal percentage of 33.3% and grabbed 2 rebounds.

This season, Georgia holds a record of 16-4, averaging 16.9 fouls per game and hitting 75.8% from the free-throw line. The Bulldogs average 15.1 assists per game (123rd in college basketball) while giving up 11.4 turnovers. They have scored 1,869 points this season, averaging 93.5 per contest, and they secure 41.4 rebounds per game, shooting 47.1% from the field (84th in D1).

Defensively, Georgia ranks 255th in points allowed with 76.5 per game. They force 15.2 turnovers nightly and allow opponents a field goal percentage of 41.8% (77th nationally). Opponents shoot 31.1% from beyond the arc and convert 68.1% of free throw attempts. Georgia allows 13.2 assists and 38.1 rebounds per game, ranking 167th and 338th in Division 1, respectively.

Who will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?

Prediction: Back Georgia