The Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Rupp Arena. Here’s a Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a Kentucky vs Tennessee Pick.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Ole Miss and Auburn, and they play Mississippi State next. Tennessee has won 9 of its last 12 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 82.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 40 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 17.1 points and 2.5 assists. JP Estrella is dishing 0.8 assists and Jaylen Carey is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat Arkansas and Oklahoma, and they play Florida next. Kentucky has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 85.6 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 17 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Mouhamed Dioubate is grabbing 5.6 rebounds and Collin Chandler is dishing 21. assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won 14 of its last 15 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center following a home win.
- Tennessee has lost each of its last three road games as an AP-ranked team.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Tennessee’s last five games.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last eight February games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Kentucky has lost seven of its last eight night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 night games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Tennessee’s last 10 games have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Each of Kentucky’s last seven Saturday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 160+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kentucky ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.9).
- Kentucky ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.61).
- Tennessee ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.9%).
- Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee can win this game, but it has been shaky at times and isn’t a group I trust on the road. We also saw Kentucky go into Tennessee and win as a 5.5-point underdog a few weeks ago. After a rocky start to the season, Kentucky has won 7 of its last 8 games, which includes an upset road win over Arkansas. It feels like Kentucky is finding its stride as we inch closer toward March. I’d need more points to truly consider the Vols on the road. Give me Kentucky and the small number.