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Game Day Predictions: Tennessee Basketball vs. Duke

The exhibition between Duke and Tennessee is here. Here are the predictions for the contest.

From left, Tennessee players Gavin Paull (11), Campbell Duncan (21), Marquis Clark (8), Christian Fermin (12), Chris Washington Jr. (33) and Miles Rubin (25) watch the college basketball exhibition game against Xavier on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Duke Blue Devils are set for their exhibition game inside Cameron Indoor Stadium. This game is set to tip off around 7:000 PM EDT on Tuesday, and is a game that the Vols have wanted to win since it was announced, although this isn't a game that counts in any manner.

Ahead of the game, Vols on SI put together their predictions. Here is what each of us have predicted.

Caleb Sisk: Tennessee Wins 72-67

Tennessee guard Juke Harris (2) moves the ball while guarded by Xavier guard Ruben Dominguez (9) during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

"This is going to be an extremely close game, but I feel some of the fellow stars will shine in this one. One that I believe will shine is Juke Harris, who was a bit quieter than expected last week. He is used to playing in the ACC, so this is a familiar team to Harris, which is something that shouldn't be overlooked. Harris is going to have a big night, and the Vols are going to walk away with a win," Sisk said.

Dale Dowden: Tennessee Wins 68-63

Tennessee guard Jalen Haralson (10) makes a call during the Tennessee men’s basketball media day at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Oct. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

"This is a game where the Tennessee Volunteers will learn a lot about their group. Obviously, things didn't go great for the Vols against Xavier. This Duke team is better than Xavier, but a lot of their issues seemed to be due to this being the first test for the Vols. I believe they walk away with a win in this one," Dowden said.

Major Passons: Duke Wins 79-74

Oct 13, 2026; Birmingham, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Terrence Hill Jr. speaks during the SEC Basketball Tipoff at Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

"The Tennessee Vols and Duke Blue Devils have a massive exhibition. This will feature two of the best teams in the country and could give us an inside look at both teams. Ultimately, I think Duke pulls out a close win due to their dominant post play, which, in my opinion, is easier in a new season than acclimating a lot of new guards, as Tennessee is attempting to do," Passons said.

Wesley Powell: Duke Wins 71-63

Tennessee guard Dai Dai Ames (4) tries to get to the basket while guarded by Xavier forward Gabriel Pozzato (0) during a college basketball exhibition game on Oct. 15, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

"Two premier programs meet in a matchup that, regardless of the outcome, is going to help both teams get better for the season. Duke is led by a group of talented freshmen, but did lose a few key players, most notably Cam Boozer, from last year’s Elite Eight squad. Tennessee has a practically new squad, and they are still working on jelling together. Because of this, I think Duke takes this one, but if they play later in the season (in March), I think Tennessee could take it," Powell said.

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