The Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Food City Center. Here’s a Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Tennessee vs Kentucky Pick.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat Mississippi State and LSU, and they play Texas next. Kentucky has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 88.4 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 11.6 points and 2.9 rebounds. Mouhamed Dioubate is grabbing 5.8 rebounds and Malachi Moreno is dishing 1.6 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers lost to Florida, beat Texas A&M, and they play Alabama next. Tennessee has split its last 10 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 82.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 15.4 points and 2.5 assists. JP Estrella is dishing 0.7 assists and Jaylen Carey is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 25 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- Kentucky has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last four day games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Tennessee has lost each of its last three day games against Conference opponents.
- Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last four day games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Kentucky’s last nine day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.
- Seven of Tennessee’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Tennessee ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.5%).
- Kentucky ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.69).
- Kentucky ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).
Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction
Tennessee plays its best ball at home where it’s 10-0 SU, and Kentucky still hasn’t shown up consistently enough in big games to trust in spots like this. We’ve seen Kentucky throw up on itself all season when playing in big spots. I don’t care about recent performances against Miss State and LSU. Alabama, Gonzaga, UNC, etc., Kentucky has looked awful. Kentucky also probably should’ve lost to LSU, which may have been its worst loss yet. I don’t get positive vibes from this Kentucky squad. Give me Tennessee and the chalk.