Looking for No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Texas vs. Tennessee Best Picks Today
- Tennessee +4.5 (-105): The Volunteers are drawing 48% of the handle on just 38% of bets, a clear sharp lean toward the home underdog. Tennessee gets a discount at +4.5 in a top-15 matchup at Neyland Stadium.
- DeSean Bishop (TENN) Rushing Yards 90+ (+105): Tennessee’s lead back is priced near even money to crack 90 yards, and a run-heavy game script at home supports a high-volume workload.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| TV | ABC |
Texas vs. Tennessee Odds
| Market | Volunteers (Home) | Longhorns (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-115) |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-112) | Under 54.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Texas -4.5 | 62% | 52% |
| Point Spread | Tennessee +4.5 | 38% | 48% |
| Total | Over 54.5 | 62% | 58% |
| Total | Under 54.5 | 38% | 42% |
| Moneyline | Texas | 87% | 69% |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | 13% | 31% |
Tennessee is attracting disproportionate money across every market. On the Moneyline, the Volunteers hold 31% of the handle on just 13% of bets, the largest gap on the board, signaling sharp money backing the home underdog at +164.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp Moneyline discrepancy: Tennessee’s 31% handle on 13% of Moneyline tickets is a textbook sharp lean. Professional bettors are taking the Volunteers at +164, expecting Neyland Stadium to play a factor in a single-score game.
- Spread handle narrowing: Texas draws 62% of spread bets but only 52% of the handle. The near-even handle ratio on a 4.5-point spread suggests informed money sees this closer to a pick’em than the public does.
- Over lean softening: The Over 54.5 has 62% of bets but only 58% of the handle, a modest gap. Sharp money is not aggressively backing the Over despite a high total, leaving room for defensive adjustments in an SEC rivalry matchup.
DraftKings Player Props
- Arch Manning (TEX) Passing Yards 250+ (-107): The Texas quarterback’s passing line implies roughly 250 yards in a game with a 54.5 total, and his dual-threat ability adds a rushing floor.
- DeSean Bishop (TENN) Rushing Yards 90+ (+105): Tennessee’s feature back is priced near even money for 90 rushing yards, with a home game script likely to lean on the ground game.
- Cam Coleman (TEX) Receiving Yards 60+ (-122): Texas’ top wide receiver is the primary downfield target for Manning, and this milestone is well within range in a projected shootout.
- Mike Matthews (TENN) Receiving Yards 60+ (-141): Tennessee’s leading pass catcher is juiced past this number, suggesting the book expects Faizon Brandon to target him frequently.
- Faizon Brandon (TENN) Passing Yards 200+ (-117): The Volunteers’ quarterback is priced to push past 200 yards as Tennessee will need to keep pace with a high-powered Texas offense.
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FAQs
What are the Texas vs. Tennessee odds this week?
Tennessee is a 4.5-point underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Tennessee +4.5 (-105). The Total is set at 54.5, and Texas is -198 on the Moneyline.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.