Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 25

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  • Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs Vanderbilt
  • Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
  • Kentucky / Vanderbilt TV channel: ESPN

The Kentucky Wildcats visit Memorial Gymnasium to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Nashville, TN, USA.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-102).

The Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Over/Under is 166.5 total points.

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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kentucky-2.5 -102O 166.5 -115-135
Vanderbilt +2.5 -118U 166.5 -105+110

Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+5.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.87 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+1.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+13.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+12.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.74 Units / 7% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -5.29% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.8 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Vanderbilt Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vanderbilt has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI).

  • 15-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.3 Units / 1.16% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (336 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky has averaged 89.1 points per game (4,278 points/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.3

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (336 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt shot 28% from three (201/712) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Vanderbilt shot 40% (726/1,817) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Vanderbilt is shooting 43% (806/1,874) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (144/502) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 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 has allowed 36.9 points per game (664 points/18 games) in the first half this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32.0

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (403/1,100) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Vanderbilt has averaged 9.9 steals per game (188 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.2

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (269/722) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Vanderbilt has averaged 9.9 steals per game (188 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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