Louisville's Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) got a chest bump from teammate Reyne Smith (6) after Edwards hit a tough shot against Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 4, 2024. Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Tennessee

Originally posted on Louisville Cardinals on SI
By Matthew McGavic | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Louisville (1-0, 0-0 ACC) is set to face Tennessee (1-0, 0-0 SEC) on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Volunteers:

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- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 36.3 percent chance to win against Tennessee. Louisville has a BPI rating of 10.3 (55th overall), whereas Tennessee has a BPI rating of 16.6 (11th overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 46 percent chance to take down the Volunteers, with a projected final score of 76-75 in favor of UT. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +14.43 (56th overall), whereas Tennessee has an adjusted efficiency margin of +21.05 (14th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 42 percent chance to take down the Vols, with a projected final score of 80-78 in favor of UT. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .8224 (54th overall), whereas Tennessee has a "Barthag" of .9208 (7th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Louisville 79, Tennessee 77.

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