Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 28 Jan 2025
We’re Predicting Tennessee to Cover the Line
Our prediction is for Tennessee to cover the attractive -9.5 line when they face Kentucky. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -110 is available on the spread.
85-81 Victory for Kentucky in Pair’s Last Battle
Kentucky Wildcats suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 74-69 scoreline occurred on the road against Vanderbilt Commodores.
Tennessee Volunteers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 53-51 reverse against Auburn Tigers.
The last head-to-head saw Kentucky claim a 85-81 win over Tennessee. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.
NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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27-7 | 2541 | 2143 | 398 | 20-1 | 7-6 | 1L |
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22-11 | 2815 | 2570 | 245 | 16-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
The college basketball forecasts are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.
Key Kentucky vs Tennessee stats:
Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this college matchup. Back this selection off -9.5 to cover the line at odds of -110.
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Tennessee -9.5 Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
Our Pick
Tennessee -9.5 @ -110
Player Props
Felix Okpara (Tennessee) can be wagered to record Over 8.5 points at -120. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
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Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee) can be backed to rack up Over 13.5 points at -115. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.
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Kentucky vs Tennessee Bet Builder Tips
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Tennessee -10.5. We’ve also gone for Under 147.5 and Felix Okpara (Tennessee) to score Over 8.5 points.
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Kentucky vs Tennessee Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Have Tennessee as Heavy Favorites
Tennessee are strong -714 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. Kentucky are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +480.
10.5 is the spread and 145.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 145.5 can get -105.
Those wanting to back Tennessee to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -300 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back Kentucky, then odds of +210 can be found.
The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Betting Lines & Odds




Chaz Lanier Favorite to Get Most Points
Chaz Lanier is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -135 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at +104.
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Last 5 & H2H
Kentucky
Head to Head
Kentucky vs Tennessee
- NCAAB: 12/02 2025 Tennessee 64 Kentucky 75
- NCAAB: 29/01 2025 Kentucky 78 Tennessee 73
- NCAAB: 09/03 2024 Kentucky 85 Tennessee 81
- NCAAB: 04/02 2024 Tennessee 103 Kentucky 92
- NCAAB: 18/02 2023 Tennessee 54 Kentucky 66
- NCAAB: 14/01 2023 Kentucky 63 Tennessee 56
- NCAAB: 12/03 2022 Kentucky 62 Tennessee 69
- NCAAB: 16/02 2022 Kentucky 63 Tennessee 76
- NCAAB: 15/01 2022 Tennessee 79 Kentucky 107
- NCAAB: 20/02 2021 Kentucky 70 Tennessee 55
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Stats
Tennessee Stats
Moneyline
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 144.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.70 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 85.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 66.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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30-4 | 2904 | 2354 | 550 | 22-1 | 8-3 | 6W |
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28-5 | 2767 | 2297 | 470 | 16-3 | 12-2 | 1L |
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27-7 | 2541 | 2143 | 398 | 20-1 | 7-6 | 1L |
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25-8 | 3007 | 2687 | 320 | 14-4 | 11-4 | 1L |
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22-10 | 2378 | 2174 | 204 | 14-6 | 8-4 | 1L |
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22-11 | 2815 | 2570 | 245 | 16-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
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22-11 | 2547 | 2367 | 180 | 16-3 | 6-8 | 1L |
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22-11 | 2787 | 2437 | 350 | 19-3 | 3-8 | 1L |
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21-12 | 2632 | 2447 | 185 | 13-6 | 8-6 | 1L |
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20-12 | 2418 | 2218 | 200 | 17-5 | 3-7 | 1L |
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20-12 | 2548 | 2393 | 155 | 15-5 | 5-7 | 3L |
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20-13 | 2528 | 2348 | 180 | 14-4 | 6-9 | 1L |
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20-13 | 2602 | 2470 | 132 | 13-5 | 7-8 | 1L |
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19-15 | 2667 | 2456 | 211 | 11-7 | 8-8 | 1L |
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14-18 | 2363 | 2355 | 8 | 12-8 | 2-10 | 6L |
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12-20 | 2233 | 2286 | -53 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 3L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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