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The Tennessee Volunteers are set to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an exciting quarterfinal showdown at Bridgestone Arena. With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, this game promises to be a thrilling battle on the court.

<img src="/imgproxy/3tbzPec4RSVwxSS77lirPGEr9YAFoaBgqiSNNAR5xX0/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzI3M2E5ZWI4MjMzZjQzNzFmMWU1MDA3M2NjYmQwZGZiLmpwZw==?image_id=a42a144f-625b-433f-b330-d529b680c783" alt="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles toward the basket as Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles toward the basket as Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" /> According to the latest betting data, the Tennessee Volunteers are the clear favorites in this matchup. Multiple sportsbooks have listed them as heavy favorites, with odds ranging from -550 to -650. On the other hand, the Mississippi State Bulldogs are considered underdogs, with odds ranging from +400 to +450.

The betting lines also include a spread of -10.5 points in favor of the Tennessee Volunteers. This means that for those who choose to bet on Tennessee, they would need to win by at least 11 points for their bet to be successful. Conversely, if you believe that Mississippi State will keep it close or even pull off an upset, betting on them with a spread of +10.5 points could prove lucrative.

<img src="/imgproxy/bkl_p6wa5UCpjsU7jMXVyRBivxhmSf0na44hOWj4ZXw/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2I5ODhjYzg4NWI5YTY5ZmM1M2EyODA1OTBkMDEzM2U3LmpwZw==?image_id=4a3abb08-579d-4df6-b8c4-be99b42bf717" alt="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles as Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Dashawn Davis (10) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) dribbles as Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Dashawn Davis (10) defends during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" /> In terms of the total points scored in the game, oddsmakers have set the over/under at 141.5 points. Bettors can choose whether they believe the total combined score will be over or under this mark.

It's worth noting that there have been some slight fluctuations in the odds leading up to this game. For example, at PointsBet sportsbook, the opening odds for Tennessee were -575 but have since shifted slightly to -556. Similarly, Mississippi State's opening odds of +425 have decreased to +400.

<img src="/imgproxy/zKWLVkfkUYT8e1ziQzH0c1I8UPLbBIY9WifQa2sfqag/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2Q4MzIwYzRlOGIzNmI2OGFhOTRiOGM4NzczMDVkNDdlLmpwZw==?image_id=5d0d84b5-2bf4-4f11-b14e-4773d8a64f0b" alt="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Dashawn Davis (10) reacts after a turnover during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" title="Jan 17, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Dashawn Davis (10) reacts after a turnover during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports" /> As fans eagerly await this highly anticipated matchup, they can catch all the action live on ESPN. The game is scheduled for March 15th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time and will take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

In conclusion, all eyes will be on Bridgestone Arena as the Tennessee Volunteers look to outmaneuver the Mississippi State Bulldogs in this quarterfinal showdown. With the odds in their favor, Tennessee will be aiming to secure a decisive victory and advance to the next round. However, as we all know, anything can happen in sports, and Mississippi State will be determined to pull off an upset. So mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating game of basketball.

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Grant McCray