Texas at Tennessee Betting Tips – Vols To Cover As Home Underdogs In College Football
Texas and Tennessee both enter their SEC clash at Neyland Stadium unbeaten, but trends favor the Volunteers to cover as home underdogs. Texas has struggled to cover spreads on the road, while Tennessee boasts a strong home record against the spread. The Volunteers’ defense, home field noise, and effective run game led by DeSean Bishop could pose challenges for Texas and QB Arch Manning. Betting advice leans toward Tennessee to keep it close or pull the upset, making them a top pick with the points.
- Both Texas and Tennessee are 3-0 this season
- Tennessee reliable spread bet as a home underdog
- Key recommendation: Bet on Tennessee to cover the spread
Tennessee are tipped to cover as a home betting underdog.
Home advantage is huge for the Volunteers – the noise combined with a good defense can cause problems for Arch Manning, while the hosts can lean on DeSean Bishop to chew up clock with the run game and ensure the Vols – at worst – keep this within touching distance.
Key Numbers – Will Texas’ Road Cover Drought Continue?
- Texas failed to cover in their 5 road games last season
- Tennessee have covered in 3 of their last 4 games as a home betting underdog
- Texas have covered in just 2 of their 7 games as a road betting favourite since joining the SEC
- The Under has cashed in 4 of the 6 games involving either team this season
Texas Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Texas lead the all-time series 2-1
- Texas won 36-13 when the two teams last met in January 1969
Texas Take Perfect Record To Neyland Stadium
Texas head to Tennessee with a perfect record, having kicked off the season with three straight wins at home.
The Longhorns opened with a lay-up match against Texas State, and it was no surprise to see them cruise to a 59-7 victory.
They faced a much bigger test a week later as they played host to Ohio State, but they got the job done in thrilling fashion as they edged the Buckeyes 24-23.
Texas then made it three wins in a row last weekend, as they recorded a 30-6 win over UTSA.
Quarterback Arch Manning went 17/33 for 164 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 50 yards off nine carries as the Longhorns racked up 228 yards on the ground.
Tennessee Boast 100% Record After 3 Games
Tennessee also come into their SEC opener boasting a perfect record thanks to three consecutive victories.
The Longhorns kicked off the campaign with a one-sided home win against Furman, blowing out the visitors 56-9.
They then went out on the road for the first time a week later, and returned home with a 2-0 record thanks to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech.
Tennessee made it three-in-a-row last weekend, as they returned home to down Kennesaw State 42-9.
Quarterback Faizon Brandon went 18/26 for 178 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 47 yards and a score, and Duane Morris racked up 116 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Verdict
Texas are off to a good start, but a trip face Tennessee on the day that College Gameday has rolled up at Neyland Stadium… this is a big challenge.
The Longhorns’ recent spread record on the road makes for ugly reading too, so give us the Volunteers and the free points on Saturday.
The Longhorns’ recent spread record on the road makes for ugly reading too, so give us the Volunteers and the free points on Saturday.
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