- Tennessee is a -6.5 point favorite vs Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Kentucky / Tennessee TV channel: ESPN
The Kentucky Wildcats visit Food City Center to take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Knoxville, TN.
Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Kentucky vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Kentucky vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 73.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kentucky vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.80 Units / 4% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
Tennessee Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 24 games at home (+10.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games at home (+5.35 Units / 0% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+3.75 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.60 Units / 13% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).
- 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -0.47% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.45% ROI).
- 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 0.1% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.47% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.05 Units / -32.44% ROI
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/17 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1
Tennessee has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/17 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Tennessee has averaged 15.2 offensive rebounds per game (259 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Tennessee is shooting 62% from the free throw line (93/149) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky has allowed 69.7 points per game (1,185 points/17 games) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 74.3
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (698/2,208) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/17 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1
Tennessee has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/17 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Tennessee has averaged 15.2 offensive rebounds per game (259 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Tennessee is shooting 62% from the free throw line (93/149) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky has allowed 69.7 points per game (1,185 points/17 games) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 74.3
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (698/2,208) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
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