The No. 15 seed Wofford Terriers (19-15) are looking to cause an upset when they contest the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (27-7) in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Wofford, having edged just above the .500 margin in the regular season, clinched an automatic entry into the tournament by winning the SoCon Tournament.

Tennessee, under veteran head coach Rick Barnes, seeks to advance to its first Final Four, having secured a fourth-place finish in the SEC this season after making it to the conference title game. Wofford has lost all eight historical match-ups against Tennessee, including a 21-point defeat last season.

The game will take place at Rupp Arena in Lexington, scheduled for a 6:50 p.m. ET start. The Volunteers are currently favored by 18.5 points according to the latest odds released from the SportsLine Consensus, while the total points over/under is set at 134.5.

Before placing any bets, check the SportsLine Projection Model predictions for this match-up! The model, having simulated all Division I college basketball games 10,000 times, comes into the tournament with an impressive record of 228-166 on top-rated picks since 2023, and has successfully predicted 24 first-round upsets from double-digit seeds in past tournaments.

Tennessee vs. Wofford Odds

• Spread: Tennessee -18.5
• Over/Under: 134.5 points
• Moneyline: Tennessee -2857, Wofford +1290

Why Tennessee Can Cover Tennessee has emerged as a formidable force, winning 13 of its last 19 games leading up to the tournament. Guided by Chaz Lanier and potent players like Igor Milicic Jr. and Zakai Zeigler, the Volunteers boast the nation’s top defense, against which Wofford will have to contend.

Why Wofford Can Cover Wofford has rediscovered its rhythm at the perfect moment, scoring a tournament berth after triumphed in its conference tournament. Senior guard Corey Tripp stands out as a key player on the Terriers, while a well-balanced scoring approach keeps them competitive.

How to Make Tennessee vs. Wofford Picks The SportsLine model is leaning towards the over, forecasting a combined total of 144 points. It has established an against-the-spread pick with a success rate nearing 60% across its simulations. To stay on top of advanced insights, visit SportsLine for additional predictions.