“Clash of Titans: Houston’s High-Flying Offense Takes on Tennessee’s Ironclad Defense in Elite 8 Showdown!”

As the NCAA Tournament heats up and the stakes skyrocket, we find ourselves on the edge of a thrilling Elite Eight matchup featuring the No. 2 Houston Cougars squaring off against the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers. With both teams boasting impressive records—Houston at 33-4 and Tennessee at 30-7—this clash in Indianapolis promises to deliver high-octane action on Sunday at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The Cougars, fresh off a phenomenal run in the Big 12, come into this game with a razor-sharp focus, having lost only once in conference play. Meanwhile, the Volunteers aim to harness their resilience in SEC play as they push for a spot in the Final Four. With a mere 2.5-point spread indicated by BetMGM and a low over/under of 124.5, the anticipation is palpable. Let’s dive into the stats, key players, and everything that makes this showdown a must-watch! LEARN MORE

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -2.5; over/under is 124.5AdvertisementHouston scores 74.2 points, 11.3 more per game than the 62.9 Tennessee gives up. Tennessee averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Houston allows.Tennessee Volunteers (30-7, 15-7 SEC) vs. Houston Cougars (33-4, 22-1 Big 12)Advertisement

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The Volunteers’ record in SEC play is 15-7. Tennessee is 2-3 in one-possession games.LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 10-0, averaging 71.6 points, 32.1 rebounds, 10.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.7 points per game.___TOP PERFORMERS: LJ Cryer is scoring 15.3 points per game and averaging 2.1 rebounds for the Cougars. Emanuel Sharp is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Chaz Lanier is averaging 18 points for the Volunteers. Zakai Zeigler is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games.