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 12:00 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.

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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	12-5	1405	1158	247	11-2	1-3	1W
Kentucky	11-6	1413	1185	228	10-4	1-2	2W

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Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Kentucky vs Tennessee betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

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:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Kentucky games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 16 Kentucky games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Kentucky games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Tennessee games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Tennessee games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Tennessee games.

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.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kentucky 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 are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tennessee have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 74% probability due to their -278 Moneyline betting odds. At +220, Kentucky are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 5.5 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 -115.

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.

Moneyline

Kentucky

+220

Tennessee

-278

Point Spread

Kentucky +5.5

-104

Tennessee -5.5

-118

Total Points

Under 147.5

-105

Over 147.5

-115

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

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Kentucky Stats

Tennessee Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +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

Point Spread

• -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

Total Points

• 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

Total Points

• 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 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	16-1	1552	1233	319	10-0	6-1	1L
Georgia	14-3	1638	1295	343	11-2	3-1	1L
Texas A&M	13-4	1581	1326	255	10-1	3-3	1L
Arkansas	13-4	1538	1304	234	11-2	2-2	1W
Missouri	13-4	1391	1221	170	11-0	2-4	1W
Florida	12-5	1459	1214	245	11-1	1-4	3W
Tennessee	12-5	1405	1158	247	11-2	1-3	1W
Alabama	12-5	1593	1405	188	9-4	3-1	1W
LSU	12-5	1444	1235	209	9-3	3-2	4L
Kentucky	11-6	1413	1185	228	10-4	1-2	2W
Texas	11-6	1484	1265	219	9-3	2-3	2W
Oklahoma	11-6	1430	1262	168	9-1	2-5	3L
Ole Miss	10-7	1300	1208	92	9-2	1-5	2W
Mississippi State	10-7	1362	1326	36	8-4	2-3	2L
Auburn	10-7	1474	1349	125	9-3	1-4	1L
South Carolina	10-7	1346	1221	125	9-3	1-4	2L

• 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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