3 bold predictions for Tennessee basketball vs. Gardner Webb

Dec 16, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) brings the ball up court against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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3. Tennessee wins by 40

There is just no way to sugarcoat it. Garder-Webb isn't that good. Tennessee should have no problem with them, and we hopefully won't see much Ament, Gillespie, and Okpara in the second half.

This is a perfect game for the freshmen to get some extra live reps in. Ethan Burg should be running the offense the entire second half.

Rick Barnes will be able to sit back and enjoy the Vols starting a winning streak.

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