
Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Kentucky (14-5) vs. Tennessee (17-3)
January 28, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee -9.5; Over/Under: 148.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 28th, at the Thompson Boling Arena. Let’s take a look at a Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats pick.
Kentucky is Struggling
Kentucky is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Alabama, they lost 102-97, and in the last game against Vanderbilt, they ended up losing 74-69. At halftime, they were down 41-27, and even though they bounced back in the second half, they still ended up losing. Otega Oweh had a strong game putting up 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.
Kentucky sits with a 14-5 record overall and they have gone 9-9-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 10 of the 19 games so far this season. Kentucky is averaging 88.1 points while their defense is giving up 76 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 299th. They are averaging 18.26 assists per game which is 9th in the league. Otega Oweh has been the top player for Kentucky this season, averaging 15.9 points while shooting 50.7 percent from the field. Kentucky will face Arkansas, Ole Miss, and South Carolina following this game.
Tennessee Fell Just Short
Tennesse had a chance to make a statement win in the last game and they almost were able to get the job done, but they ended up falling just short losing 53-51 at the hands of the Auburn Tigers. Zakai Zeigler had a strong game putting up 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Chaz Lanier had a strong game, putting up 10 points and two rebounds also. Two games ago against Mississippi State, Tennessee ended up winning 68-56.
Tennessee sits with a 17-3 record overall and they have gone 12-7-1 so far this season. The over is 7-13 so far this season. Tennessee is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 58.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 175th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd in the league. Guard Chaz Lanier is having a strong season and he’s currently having 18 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from behind the three-point line.
Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction
Tennessee’s defense is going to be the difference here. Tennessee is giving up only 58.4 points per game, and that defensive output is going to be enough here. Kentucky has had some struggles heading into this game, and they aren’t going to get better magically here. Tennessee’s defense is going to put on a show here, and they are going to end up cruising here. Back Tennessee against the spread.