Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Kentucky vs Tennessee
The Kentucky Wildcats square off against the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 17.
There are odds of -110 available for our Kentucky vs Tennessee prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 145.5 in total.
Kentucky Wildcats triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where LSU Tigers were beaten 75-74.
Tennessee Volunteers won their last game which was at home. It was a 87-82 (OT) triumph against Texas A&M Aggies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Tennessee beat Kentucky in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 78-65 scoreline. Kentucky have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks
Our expert Kentucky vs Tennessee tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 145.5 and odds of -110 are available for this college showdown.
We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.
Key Kentucky vs Tennessee stats:
Over 145.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
There are ways to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.
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Player Prop Picks
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee) is available at -105 to register Over 18.5 points. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.
Latest Ja'Kobi Gillespie Player Prop Odds
Nate Ament (Tennessee) can be backed to record Over 14.5 points at -120. We think that the line looks really appealing for this Player Points bet as we’re expecting him to cover this total.
Latest Nate Ament Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 147.5 on the total, Tennessee to cover the -6.5 spread and Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee) to score Over 18.5 points.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
72
-
80
Tennessee
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Vols can be backed speculatively to achieve a 80-72 victory.
Kentucky vs Tennessee Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Tennessee have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -303 Moneyline betting odds. At +240, Kentucky are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 147.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 147.5 selection is available to back at -110.
Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.
Otega Oweh is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -114 that he goes Over 18.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.
Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.
- NCAAB: 29/03 2025 Kentucky 65 Tennessee 78
- 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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Stats
Tennessee Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 87.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.70 pts and allowed 66.30 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Vanderbilt
|
26-7 | 2861 | 2471 | 390 | 15-3 | 11-4 | 4W |
Arkansas
|
25-8 | 2972 | 2648 | 324 | 19-3 | 6-5 | 4W |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
|
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- 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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