Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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 -1.5 point favorite vs Vanderbilt
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Vanderbilt / Kentucky TV channel: ESPN

The Vanderbilt Commodores visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Vanderbilt+1.5 -115O 155.5 -110-102
Kentucky -1.5 -105U 155.5 -110-118

Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 52.7% 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 Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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Vanderbilt Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Vanderbilt has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Vanderbilt Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 shot 38% (344/900) in the first half last season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Vanderbilt Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (144/373) in the first half last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (269/722) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Vanderbilt allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,353 points/1,828 shots) last season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 opponents to shoot 32% from three (211/670) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (784/2,466) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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


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