Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Point Spread and More
By Brad Rowland
Feb 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs players react on the bench to the fouls shot made by team mate guard Charles Mann (4) (not shown) that provides the winning point against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Georgia defeated Mississippi 61-60. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Update: Because of a bizarre building issue with the Indiana-Iowa game this evening, Georgia-Tennessee has been moved from ESPNU to ESPN for the 9:00 tip-off.
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Date: February 18, 2014
Tip-off Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN***, ESPN3 (Online)
Radio: Georgia Radio Network (Online, $), Full list of Local Affiliates
Live Stream: Georgia All-Access (Online, $), Watch ESPN (Click here)
The Georgia Bulldogs have won 4 games in a row. I repeat: the Georgia Bulldogs have won 4 games in a row.
There are no medals for 4-game winning streaks in college hoops, but Mark Fox’s club is playing their best basketball of the season as they head to Knoxville for a date with the Vols on Tuesday night. Georgia’s latest conquest came in an 11-point win over Ole Miss on Saturday, but this is a step up in difficulty, as it comes in a hostile environment.
The Vols have lost two straight games, but both were in difficult spots (home against Florida and on the road at Missouri), and this is a talented bunch. Despite their 15-10 record, our pals at KenPom have Tennessee pegged as the 26th-ranked team in America, and their electric offense is the reason for that. Tennessee ranks in the top-20 nationally in offensive efficiency (115.7 points per 100) and the inside-outside combination of Jordan McRae (19.6 points per game) and Jarnell Stokes (14.2 points, 10.2 rebounds) can be lethal.
Las Vegas has installed Georgia as a 10-point underdog in the game (and KenPom projects an 11-point defeat), and while that may be jarring given the recent winning streak, road trips in conference play aren’t a joke. It’s a bit of a slap in the face to see an 8-4 team in conference play as a double-digit underdog to a 6-6 team, but in 40 short minutes, Mark Fox’s team can change that perception.
Stay tuned for updates as they arise.