Texas vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Texas vs Kentucky
Texas face Kentucky in this NCAAF Week 8 clash at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 18. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
There are odds of -115 that Texas cover the -12.5 spread against Kentucky. We're confident this is a good betting line for this pick where there should be lots of value available.
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Texas Longhorns previous game saw them claim a 23-6 win over Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Kentucky Wildcats have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Sanford Stadium, Georgia Bulldogs recently beat them 35-14.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 31-14 in favor of Texas when they last played Kentucky, with the matchup taking place at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Arch Manning
Cutter Boley
Texas vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks
Dive into our full Texas vs Kentucky betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
We really fancy the chances of Texas beating the underdogs handsomely in this college football showdown. That is why we are wagering them at -12.5 on the spread at -115.
We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible CFB predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key numbers that truly make a difference.
Key Texas vs Kentucky stats:
Texas -12.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
In the hunt for tastier odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the betting line. This allows you to shoot for a team to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Cutter Boley (Kentucky) at -114 to have less than 160.5 passing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.
You can place a bet on Quintrevion Wisner (Kentucky) at -114 to record fewer than 86.5 rushing yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, as the total looks too high.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Texas -12.5, Over 43.5 and Cutter Boley (Kentucky) to have Under 160.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored football bet on the event which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
34
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17
Kentucky
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where Texas can be backed speculatively to achieve a 34-17 victory.
Texas vs Kentucky 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Texas have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -500 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of winning. Kentucky are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +385.
The spread is currently 12.5, with the total points line at 44.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 44.5 at -110.
Make sure to explore all angles before placing your college football bets. The top sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the matchup.
Favorite Quintrevion Wisner is now available at +370 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Among the various options for wagering on college football, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a touchdown will be scored within the next few minutes.
Past Ten Kentucky Home Games Feature Six Losses
Kentucky have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, posting 23.90 points per contest while yielding 21.00.
Texas have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 25.30 points per contest and giving up 18.30.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Home Stats |
4-6 | 44.90 | 23.90 | 21.00 | 5 | 5 | |
 Texas Away Stats |
7-3 | 43.60 | 25.30 | 18.30 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Texas Longhorns Stats
Kentucky Wildcats Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 43.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.10 pts and allowed 17.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 25.30 pts and allowed 18.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 49.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 44.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.60 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 23.90 pts and allowed 21.00 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
11 | 1 | 387 | 200 | 187 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 8W |
Ole Miss
|
11 | 1 | 447 | 241 | 206 | 8-0 | 3-1 | 5W |
Texas A&M
|
11 | 1 | 436 | 263 | 173 | 7-0 | 4-1 | 1L |
Alabama
|
10 | 2 | 399 | 198 | 201 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 2W |
Oklahoma
|
10 | 2 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 4W |
Vanderbilt
|
10 | 2 | 473 | 263 | 210 | 7-0 | 3-2 | 3W |
|
Texas
|
9 | 3 | 355 | 237 | 118 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 2W |
Missouri
|
8 | 4 | 386 | 233 | 153 | 6-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
8 | 4 | 489 | 345 | 144 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1L |
LSU
|
7 | 5 | 262 | 220 | 42 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 1L |
|
Kentucky
|
5 | 7 | 276 | 317 | -41 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Auburn
|
5 | 7 | 321 | 248 | 73 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
5 | 7 | 366 | 350 | 16 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Florida
|
4 | 8 | 259 | 288 | -29 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 272 | 265 | 7 | 4-4 | 0-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 10 | 395 | 406 | -11 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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