Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Predictions
We’re expecting Over 51.5 points to be scored by Kentucky and Vanderbilt combined. There’s an attractive -115 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.
Our Vanderbilt vs Kentucky betting picks highlight our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Each segment further down the page provides the full reasoning behind the wagers.
Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Preview
Vanderbilt face Kentucky at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 24.
Vanderbilt Commodores have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at FirstBank Stadium, they were turned over 31-21 by Arkansas Razorbacks.
Kentucky Wildcats have triumphed in their last five games. The latest of these was on the road where Oklahoma Sooners were beaten 21-13 at Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium.
H2H: 45-17 Vandy Triumph in Previous H2H
Vanderbilt have claimed back-to-back victories over Kentucky. At Kroger Field they won 20-13 before winning 45-17 at FirstBank Stadium. We’ve seen four Kentucky wins in the past 7 meetings between the teams.
Quarterbacks
Jared Curtis
Kenny Minchey
Best Bet
Over 51.5 points are expected be scored during this college football matchup, with this pick available at odds of -115 and this looks like a bet worth taking.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our CFB predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date stats for sharper picks
Over 51.5 Probability
If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt) to go beyond 225.5 passing yards are -114. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this QB Passing Yards wager.
Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) is available at -114 to rack up over 37.5 rushing yards. We're confident in him covering the Player Rushing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 51.5, Kentucky -10.5 and Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt) to have Over 225.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
23
-
38
Kentucky
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Cats to achieve a 38-23 win and hopefully this goes close.
Vanderbilt vs Kentucky 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.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -455 about Kentucky which reflects they have a 82% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +340 about Vanderbilt.
The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 51.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 51.5 at -115.
If you’re wagering on college football, we recommend heading to the best betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Kentucky Have Won Six of Their Last Ten Home Games
Kentucky own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 34.00 points per contest while yielding 25.50.
Vanderbilt are 5-5 in their last 10 road games, averaging 24.80 points on offense and surrendering 21.80 on defense.
Vanderbilt defeated Kentucky 20-13 in their last meeting at Kroger Field. Over the last 3 head-to-head clashes at Kroger Field, Vanderbilt have recorded two wins, while Kentucky have one to their name.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Home Stats |
6-4 | 59.50 | 34.00 | 25.50 | 8 | 2 | |
 Vanderbilt Away Stats |
5-5 | 46.60 | 24.80 | 21.80 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
- NCAAF: 22/11 2025 Kentucky 17 Vanderbilt 45
- NCAAF: 13/10 2024 Vanderbilt 20 Kentucky 13
- NCAAF: 23/09 2023 Kentucky 45 Vanderbilt 28
- NCAAF: 12/11 2022 Vanderbilt 24 Kentucky 21
- NCAAF: 14/11 2021 Kentucky 34 Vanderbilt 17
- NCAAF: 14/11 2020 Vanderbilt 35 Kentucky 38
- NCAAF: 16/11 2019 Kentucky 38 Vanderbilt 14
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vanderbilt Commodores Stats
Kentucky Wildcats Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 56.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.20 pts and allowed 28.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 21.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 56.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.80 pts and allowed 27.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 25.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
6 | 1 | 301 | 111 | 190 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
|
Kentucky
|
6 | 1 | 229 | 181 | 48 | 3-1 | 3-0 | 5W |
Tennessee
|
6 | 1 | 234 | 103 | 131 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 3W |
Ole Miss
|
5 | 1 | 225 | 143 | 82 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Alabama
|
5 | 2 | 275 | 150 | 125 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Florida
|
5 | 2 | 277 | 198 | 79 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
LSU
|
5 | 2 | 283 | 111 | 172 | 5-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Missouri
|
5 | 2 | 218 | 137 | 81 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Auburn
|
4 | 2 | 161 | 131 | 30 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
Mississippi State
|
4 | 2 | 195 | 171 | 24 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Texas
|
4 | 2 | 181 | 107 | 74 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
Oklahoma
|
3 | 3 | 128 | 109 | 19 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
4 | 3 | 206 | 120 | 86 | 4-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
3 | 3 | 226 | 153 | 73 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Arkansas
|
3 | 4 | 147 | 187 | -40 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 1W |
|
Vanderbilt
|
3 | 4 | 165 | 208 | -43 | 3-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
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