The No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers have dreams of dancing into the Final Four, but will have to make it past the No. 1 Houston Cougars on Sunday in the final day of the Elite Eight in the men’s NCAA Tournament.
March Madness is nearing its final salvo with a few more flourishes in store. Houston has looked somewhat mortal in the tournament. After slicing through SIU Edwardsville in the first round, it staved off a comeback from Gonzaga in the second round, 81-76. The Cougars then needed late heroics from Milos Uzan to get past Purdue in the Sweet 16.
For Tennessee, things have been relatively drama-free. Its most recent win, a 78-65 takedown of Kentucky, showcased this squad’s prowess on defense.
Follow along live for bracket updates, scores, highlights and how to watch Sunday’s action:
What time is Houston vs. Tennessee basketball today?
March Madness continues Sunday with the Elite Eight matchup between the No. 1-seeded Houston Cougars and the No. 2-seeded Tennessee Volunteers. The action tips off at 2:20 p.m. ET
Where to watch Houston vs. Tennessee: TV, streaming coverage
TV channel: CBS
Live stream: Paramount+ and Fubo (Fubo offers a free trial subscription)
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What channel is March Madness on?
Men’s NCAA Tournament games on Sunday will be broadcast on CBS. You can also watch Elite Eight action via these streaming options: Paramount+ and Fubo. Fubo offers a free trial subscription to new users.
Houston vs. Tennessee odds and betting line
The Houston Cougars are favorites to beat the Tennessee Volunteers, according to BetMGM odds as of Sunday, March 30.
Spread: Houston (-3.5)
Moneyline: Houston (-155); Tennessee (+130)
O/U: 125.5
Houston vs. Tennessee predictions and picks
The Arizona Republic: Houston 64, Tennessee 63
Jeremy Cluff writes: ‘The point spread for this game is the lowest of the four Elite Eight games, with Houston favored by just 3.5 points. The Cougars have won their most recent two NCAA Tournament games by a combined seven points, but they keep finding ways to win. Kelvin Sampson will find a way to lead his team to the Final Four with a very close win over Tennessee on Sunday.’
Sportsbook Wire: Houston 69, Tennessee 66
The site states: ‘Houston has compiled a 19-18-0 ATS record so far this year. Tennessee has covered 20 times in 37 chances against the spread this season. The 74.2 points per game the Cougars record are 11.3 more points than the Volunteers give up (62.9).’
Houston vs. Tennessee all-time head-to-head record, history
The Tennessee Volunteers and Houston Cougars have played one another five times since 1970. The Volunteers enjoy a 3-2 record in the series and won the most recent matchup, a 69-49 victory on Dec. 19, 1995.