- Tennessee (20-6) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Kentucky (17-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS
The Tennessee Volunteers (20-6) visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (17-9) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington.
Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Tennessee vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tennessee | -1.5 -115 | O 133.5 -105 | -135 |
| Kentucky | +1.5 -105 | U 133.5 -115 | +110 |
Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this game with 54.2% confidence.
Tennessee vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Tennessee and Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Tennessee Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 41 games (+4.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee has gone 14-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.79% ROI).
- 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.05 Units / -22.77% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has gone 11-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI).
- 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.1 Units / -26.56% ROI
- 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI
- 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee has 688 assists at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among SEC Teams
Tennessee has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (299 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.6
Tennessee has averaged 16.7 assists per game (952 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 13.8
Tennessee has 952 assists since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among SEC Teams
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (296 assists/ 257 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 0.9
Kentucky is shooting 50% (1,092/2,183) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (439 assists/ 320 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Kentucky is shooting 38% from three (246/653) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee has averaged 9.3 steals per game (530 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7
Tennessee has averaged 9.3 steals per game (204 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Tennessee has averaged 9.3 steals per game (530 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Tennessee has 204 steals this season — 3rd most among SEC Teams
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (681 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 14.0
Kentucky has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,502 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Kentucky has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/21 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 13.1
Kentucky has allowed 33.2 points per game (731 points/22 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 35.4
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