Tennessee Vols basketball can continue to build its claim for a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament in Sunday’s SEC Tournament final against Florida in Nashville.
Tennessee held on for a 70-65 win over Auburn in the semifinal Saturday, its best win of the season to this point. The race for the final 1-seed figures to be down to the Vols and Gators, with Alabama on the outside looking in after Saturday’s loss to Florida.
UF’s non-conference schedule is the only weight to its resume after recording a long list of quality wins in SEC play. Saturday’s dominant victory over Alabama is the latest Quad 1 victory.
The Vols and Gators played twice in the regular season, splitting the series with the home teams winning in blowout fashion in each matchup. The tiebreaking game takes place Sunday on a neutral court.
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What time does Tennessee basketball play Florida today?
- Date: Sunday, March 16
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET
Where to watch Tennessee Vols basketball vs. Florida in SEC Tournament
Tennessee vs. Florida will broadcast nationally on ESPN. Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas will call the game courtside from Bridgestone Arena, with Jess Sims reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Betting odds for Tennessee Vols basketball vs. Florida
Via BetMGM as of Sunday morning
- Money line: Florida -210, Tennessee +170
- Spread: Florida -4.5
- Total: 142.5 points
Knox News prediction for Tennessee Vols basketball vs. Florida
Knox News reporter Mike Wilson’s prediction: Florida 75, Tennessee 69
Florida’s offense is punishing teams in Nashville. It won’t do that to Tennessee, but still will have enough to win.
SEC Tournament schedule, bracket
Tournament played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. All times Central; bracket updated as games become final.
Wednesday, March 12
Thursday, March 13
- Game 5: Ole Miss 83, Arkansas 80
- Game 6: Texas 94, Texas A&M 89 (2OT)
- Game 7: Missouri 85, Mississippi State 73
- Game 8: Kentucky 85, Oklahoma 84
Friday, March 14
- Game 9: Auburn 62, Ole Miss 57
- Game 10: Tennessee 83, Texas 72
- Game 11: Florida 95, Missouri 81
- Game 12: Alabama 99, Kentucky 70
Saturday, March 15
- Game 13: Tennessee 70, Auburn 65
- Game 14: Florida 104, Alabama 82
Sunday, March 16
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