Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 19

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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  • Kentucky is a -5.5 point favorite vs Vanderbilt
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • Vanderbilt / Kentucky TV channel: SECN

The Vanderbilt Commodores visit Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lexington, KY, USA.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Vanderbilt+5.5 -110O 161.5 -110+190
Kentucky -5.5 -110U 161.5 -110-235

Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Vanderbilt will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Vanderbilt has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+14.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+12.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.82 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+3.00 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+2.60 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Vanderbilt Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vanderbilt has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.6 Units / 0.98% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.27% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units / 1.04% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Vanderbilt is shooting 31% from three (264/858) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 35%

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

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 averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Kentucky averaged 17.7 assists per game (532 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (435 assists/ 263 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends:

Vanderbilt has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (460/1,234) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

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

Vanderbilt has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (223/592) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Vanderbilt has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (4,167 points/3,216 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (725 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.3

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (205/698) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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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