RADFORD HIGHLANDERS @ TENN

A ranked home test to close Radford’s road swing

Tennessee enters ranked No. 8/9 and hosts Radford at Food City Center for a 7 p.m. ET SECN+ tip; Radford is 0–2 after three straight road games.

Brown and Hill headline Tennessee’s opener

DeWayne Brown II had 17 points and 17 rebounds, while Terrence Hill Jr. scored 17 in Tennessee’s 90–59 opener; Barnes said Brown has been turning down needed shots and needs the guards to get him the ball at the right time and place.

Radford needs a better perimeter defensive showing

California’s 17 threes in an 84–70 win exposed a Radford perimeter-defense issue; the Highlanders shot 24.1% from three in that game.

Erichsen is an early bright spot for the Highlanders

Frederik Erichsen’s career-high 16 points against California make him an early bright spot, and Radford lists him as its two-game scoring and rebounding leader; Ja’Corey Robinson leads in assists.

Tennessee availability note is unofficial

Jalen Washington’s reported ineligibility is unofficial; no official availability report is expected for this nonconference game.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Radford plus the points

Radford +28.5 is a cautious lean for a potential backdoor cover; check the number and price before tip.

Under 152.5 points

Under 152.5 is a lean because a blowout could slow the finish, though Radford must contribute enough offense to keep Tennessee engaged.

Pass on Tennessee’s moneyline

Pass on Tennessee’s moneyline: the heavy favorite offers little standalone value at the listed price.