Florida Atlantic vs. Tennessee NCAA picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness game?

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic
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No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic and No. 4 seed Tennessee face off on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game.

The regional semifinal game is scheduled for approximately 6 p.m. MST and can be seen on TBS.

Who will win the game?

Check out these picks and predictions for the contest.

Tennessee is a 5.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

The Volunteers are -250 on the moneyline. The Owls are +200.

The over/under for the game is set at 130.5 points.

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OddsChecker: Take Florida Atlantic with the points vs. Tennessee

It writes: "The spread here is 5.5 points and that’s just too much here. Tennessee and Florida Atlantic are extremely well matched. It’s strength on strength, perhaps the most physical game the tournament will see. This will be a close game between two teams that defend and rebound. FAU is 10-1 in games decided by at least 6 points this year, Tennessee is 4-4. Don’t sleep on the Owls."

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Sportsbook Wire: Tennessee 70, Florida Atlantic 66

It writes: "Tennessee is 18-17-0 ATS this season. Florida Atlantic is 22-12-0 ATS this year. The Volunteers put up 6.1 more points per game (71.2) than the Owls allow (65.1). When Tennessee totals more than 65.1 points, it is 15-7 against the spread and 18-4 overall."

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Dimers: Tennessee 67, Florida Atlantic 63

It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Florida Atlantic vs. Tennessee at Madison Square Garden on Thursday has Tennessee winning 67-63."

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College Football News: Tennessee 71, Florida Atlantic 63

Pete Fiutak writes: "Florida Atlantic will have a run or two when it's able to generate transition points, but the threes will always be contested hard, and the offensive rebounds won't be there to make for the missed.  Tennessee has allowed fewer than 60 points in five of its last seven games. It might not be that air-tight, but …"

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Odds Shark: Florida Atlantic 71.6, Tennessee 70.8

The site predicts that Florida Atlantic will win the game and it has the total going over.

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