The highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks and the No. 7 ranked Tennessee Volunteers is set to take place in the third-place game at the Maui Invitational in Honolulu. Despite the game not being for the tournament championship, both teams are eager to salvage a win and make a statement early in the season.

The Jayhawks come into the game with a 4-1 record, while the Volunteers have a 4-1 record as well. Kansas is favored to win at home with a spread of -1.5. The over/under for the game is set at 143 points.

Kansas is projected to win by a score of 78-66, and experts believe they will cover the spread. The team has been performing well offensively, averaging 78.8 points per game. On the defensive end, they have been solid, allowing only 60.0 points per game.

Tennessee, on the other hand, has been strong defensively, allowing only 60.0 points per game. They have a +82 scoring differential and have outscored opponents by an average of 16.4 points per game.

Both teams have had success on the boards, with Tennessee winning the rebound battle and Kansas putting up good shooting numbers from beyond the arc.

Fans can catch the action live on ESPN at 2:30 ET and see if Kansas can come out on top against a tough Tennessee team.