Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
We have a crucial SEC matchup tonight when the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Which team will be victorious? Matt McCuen breaks down this anticipated game.
Matt McCuen - February 3, 2024, 3:00 PM EST
5 minTennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats will meet in Lexington on Saturday Night for a crucial SEC matchup.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 3, 2024
- Game Time: 6:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Tennessee vs. Kentucky ODDS
- Spread: Tennessee -1 (-110), Kentucky +1 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 150.5 (-108), U 150.5 (-113)
- Moneyline Odds: Tennessee (-110), Kentucky (-110)
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction
The Vols come into this contest ranked 5th, with a record of 15-5.
Tennessee lost as fifteen-point favorites on Tuesday vs. South Carolina.
That loss pushed the Vols conference record to 5-2.
The Vols have an opportunity to get a bad taste out of their mouth with a road win tonight.
Dalton Knecht has been one of the best guards in college basketball this season, averaging 20.1 points per game and 4.6 rebounds.
Junior Jonas Aidoo has been great for Tennessee with 11.6 points and a team-best 7.4 rebounds per game.
Long Island native Zakai Zeigler leads the team with 5.0 assists while adding 9.8 points.
The Vols offense has scored 78.5 points while allowing 65.9.
Kentucky begins this game ranked 10th with a 15-5 record.
Similar to Tennessee, the Wildcats are coming off a bad loss at home vs. Florida in a contest that they were 7-point favorites in.
The Cats are 5-3 in SEC play.
Senior Antonio Reeves leads the offensive attack with 19.5 points and 4.4 rebounds.
Freshman Rob Dillingham may be the best freshman in college basketball. The Hickory, North Carolina native has averaged 14.2 points and 3.8 assists per game.
Tre Mitchell has been solid for the Cats, adding 13.0 points and 7.8 rebounds.
Kentucky native Reed Sheppard is the best shooter on the Wildcat roster, shooting an astounding 54.2 percent from three.
The Cats offense is one of the best in basketball, averaging 88.7 points, while opponents have scored 77.2.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Pick
This will be a back-and-forth game, but Kentucky playing at home gives them the advantage.
Kentucky is loaded with young talent, but what makes them tough to beat this year is the veterans that they have to balance that.
The Wildcats offense will be able to outpace Tennessee tonight.
Pick: Kentucky ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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