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Tennessee vs. Kentucky
The Tennessee Volunteers will travel to the Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC matchup (1:00 p.m. ET, CBS). The Volunteers are looking to start a win streak of their own after snapping their two-game losing streak on Wednesday. Tennessee took down the number one ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 68-59. Look to see if they can get hot again as they have lost three out of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Wildcats are looking to continue their momentum after their win on Wednesday against the Mississippi State Bulldogs 71-68.
With an 20-6 record on the season and an 9-4 record in conference play, the Volunteers are 3 games back from first place in the SEC standings. Tennessee has been shaky his year on the road as they are 4-3 as the away team. Look to see if they can go on the road and beat Kentucky who has been dominant at home this year.
Tennessee has gotten production from a lot of their players this year. Three players on the team are averaging double-digit points on the season. Senior guard Santiago Vescovi has been leading the Volunteers this year as he leads the team in points. Vescovi is averaging 12.3 points a game on the season. They are also, led by their sophomore guard Zakai Zeigler who is averaging 10.9 points and 5.5 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season.
In their win against Alabama at home, Vescovi and Zeigler combined for 30 points both scoring 15 points. Sophomore forward Jonas Aidoo has a monster game finishing with a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. In the win, the Volunteers shot 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from the three-point line.
Offensively, Tennessee is averaging 72.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, the Volunteers have been incredible only allowing teams to score an average of 56.4 points a game on the season. Look to see if the Volunteers defense can give the Wildcats fits on offense.
With a 17-9 record on the season and an 8-5 record in conference play, the Wildcats are 4 games back of first place in the SEC standings. Kentucky has been great at home this year as they are 12-3 in the Rupp Arena. Look to see if the Wildcats can continue their play at home against the Volunteers who have been shaky on the road.
Kentucky this year has been led by senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe who leads the team in points and rebounds. Tshiebwe is averaging 15.8 points and 13.2 rebounds a game on the season. He has gotten help from senior guard Antonio Reeves who is averaging 13.2 points a game on the season.
In their win against Mississippi State on the road, Tshiebwe dominated finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Senior forward Jacob Toppin was right behind him finishing with 16 points. Kentucky shot 45.5% from the field and 30.0% from the three-point line in the game.
Offensively, the Wildcats have been averaging 74.7 points a game. Defensively, though they have been solid only allowing teams to score an average of 68.0 points a game. Look to see if their defense can give the Volunteers trouble offensively.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky odds
Betting odds courtesy of PointsBet
- Spread: Tennessee Volunteers -2
- Over/Under: 135.5
- Moneyline: Tennessee Volunteers (-130), Kentucky Wildcats (+130)
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Tennessee vs. Kentucky all-time series
The Volunteers and the Wildcats have played each other 233 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Kentucky has the advantage in the series with a 158-75 record against Tennessee. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 14th when the Wildcats defeated the Volunteers 63-56. In the win, Antonio Reeves finished with 18 points. Oscar Tshiebwe finished with a double-double scoring 15 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Trends to know
– Tennessee is 3-4 ATS on the road this year.
– Kentucky is 7-8 ATS at home this year.
– The Volunteers are 6-7 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Wildcats are 7-6 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Volunteers are 10-9 ATS following a win this year.
– The Wildcats are 5-11 ATS following a win this year.
Prediction
I love the Wildcats here at home. I think this is a down spot for Tennessee in this game coming off their big victory against Alabama at home. The Volunteers have no one to stop or contain Oscar Tshiebwe. Kentucky wins straight up in this game against Tennessee. The Wildcats have the guard play to match up against Santiago Vescovi and Zakai Zeigler.
Prediction: The Kentucky Wildcats cover the spread (+2).
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