Tennessee vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction & Picks - NCAA Men
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by Travis Pulver | in Basketball Picks
The No. 24 Tennessee Volunteers (12-5, 2-2 SEC) will host the Kentucky Wildcats (11-6, 2-2 SEC) at the Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. Tipoff for this SEC battle is scheduled for 12 p.m. EST, with coverage provided by ESPN.
Tennessee made it through its nonconference schedule with a respectable 10-3 record with wins over No. 3 Houston (76-73) and No. 11 Illinois (83-62). They got SEC play started with a tough one against No. 18 Arkansas on the road, losing 86-75. After bouncing back with a win over Texas (85-71) at home, they lost to Florida on the road (912-67). The Vols beat Texas A&M in their last game (Tuesday) in double overtime, 87-82. As for Kentucky, it’s been a tough road for the Wildcats. They started the season off with a 5-4 record in their first nine games. But, to be fair, all four losses were to ranked teams. Their first win over a ranked team did not come until December 20, when they took down No. 22 St. John’s (78-66). After starting SEC play with a pair of losses (to No. 14 Alabama and Missouri), they beat Mississippi State, 92-68, and squeezed past LSU on Wednesday, 75-74
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Tennessee and Kentucky Wildcats Latest Matches
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Tennessee - Kentucky Wildcats Key Points
- Kentucky leads the all-time series vs. Tennessee 163-79.
- Tennessee last beat Kentucky in Knoxville during the 2021-22 season (February 15, 2022; 76-63).
- Tennessee is 6-11 ATS this season; Kentucky is 7-10.
- Betting Public: 38% of spread tickets and 43% of the handle are on Tennessee.
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Our Tennessee vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction
Both teams are playing reasonably well on the offensive side of the ball at the moment, but Tennessee has been playing lockdown defense at home, giving up just over 60 points per game. The Wildcats will put up a fight, but Tennessee will pull away in the second half and cover.
Our Kentucky vs. Tennessee Pick: Vols -6.5
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