Kentucky vs. Tennessee Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Tennessee Volunteers will host the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in an SEC showdown. Can Rob Dillingham and the Wildcats keep it close with the Vols? Matt McCuen is expecting a back-and-forth affair, and provides his prediction and pick for Kentucky vs. Tennessee.
Matt McCuen - March 9, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
5 minKentucky vs. Tennessee Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers will meet from Knoxville on Saturday Night for an SEC showdown.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 9, 2024
- Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Kentucky vs. Tennessee ODDS
- Spread: Kentucky +10 (-110), Tennessee -10 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 164.5 (-110), U 164.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Kentucky (+330), Tennessee (-430)
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Prediction
From a talent standpoint, these two teams are the best in the SEC.
Both rosters are made up of future NBA players.
Kentucky comes into this contest with a record of 22-8, earning them the 15th ranking in the nation.
John Calipari has to be happy with the current state of his team.
Kentucky has proved that they can play with anyone in college hoops this year.
The strength of this team is their offense.
The biggest question mark for the tournament is how good this team can be on defense.
Tennessee won the first meeting between these two teams 103-92 on February 3rd.
Senior Antonio Reeves leads the squad with 20.0 points per game.
Freshman Rob Dillingham has been outstanding in his freshman season, averaging 15.1 points per game and 3.8 assists. Dillingham is projected to be a first-round pick this year.
Kentucky native Reed Sheppard has impressed this year, leading the team with 4.5 assists while adding 12.2 points.
Kentucky’s offense has averaged 89.7 points per game while allowing the opposition 79.1.
Tennessee rolls into this contest ranked fourth in the nation with a 24-6 record.
As it stands, the Vols would be the final number-one seed.
Rick Barnes has certainly had talented players during his time with the Vols, but this could be the most talented team that he has ever had.
A big reason for that is star guard Dalton Knecht.
Knecht, who is a transfer from Northern Colorado, has taken the nation by storm this season, averaging 20.7 points per game.
Big man Joseph Aidoo leads the squad with 7.6 rebounds while adding 12.2 points per game.
Zakai Zeigler has averaged 11.4 points and a team-best 5.9 assists.
The Vols offense has scored 80.2 points per game, while the opposition has averaged 67.1.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee Pick
While Tennessee has been playing great and is tough to beat at home, this line is inflated.
The Cats have the offensive firepower to give Tennessee issues in this game.
Kentucky should not be getting the points vs anyone in the nation right now, and we will take advantage of that tonight.
Pick: Kentucky +10 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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