First look: Kentucky at Tennessee odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Kentucky at Tennessee college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Kentucky Wildcats (3-5, 1-5 SEC) and the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1, 3-1) renew acquaintances in a Saturday battle in Knoxville. Kickoff at Neyland Stadium will be at 7:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we look at Kentucky vs. Tennessee odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week.

Kentucky lost 24-10 as a 2-point home favorite to Auburn Saturday. The Wildcats went just 4-for-12 in converting third downs, and they were more-than-doubled-up in total yardage (498-224) in losing their third consecutive game.

Tennessee is coming off a bye week following back-to-back home wins. In the Volunteers’ last game (Oct. 19), they downed then-No. 7 Alabama 24-17. The Vols were 3.5-point home underdogs in the upset and the Under (58) hit. Tennessee’s offense ranks 8th in the country in yards per game (473.6) and 13th in scoring (39.6 PPG), according to NCAA.com They’re even better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 3rd in both yards allowed (259.0) and points allowed (11.57) per game.

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Kentucky at Tennessee odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Monday at 3:40 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky +15.5 (-110) | Tennessee -15.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

FanDuel Sportsbook lists a ML of:

  • Kentucky +580 (bet $100 to win $580)
  • Tennessee -880 (bet $880 to win $100)

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2024 betting stats

  • ML: Kentucky 3-5 | Tennessee 6-1
  • ATS: Kentucky 4-4 | Tennessee 5-2
  • O/U: Kentucky 2-6 | Tennessee 3-4

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Kentucky vs. Tennessee head-to-head

UK and UT first met in 1893, and they have played 119 games. Tennessee has won 3 straight, won 5 of the last 6 meetings and holds an all-time edge of 84-26-9.

In last year’s contest, the Volunteers covered as 4-point favorites in a 33-27 triumph in Lexington with the Over (50) cashing. UT has covered 3 in a row and 6 of the last 7. The Vols are also 6-2 ATS in the last 8 head-to-head meetings at home.

Overs and Unders have hit in alternating games across the last 4 years. In Knoxville, the Under has gone 6-2-1 since 2006.

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Kentucky at Tennessee odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Kentuck at Tennessee odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (5-2, 2-2 SEC) and the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (7-0, 3-0) play Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Kentucky vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Wildcats hit the road for Knoxville, and that usually doesn’t end terribly well. The Vols have dominated the all-time series 82-26-9, but the ‘Cats have made inroads with 2 wins in the last 5 meetings, including a 34-7 win in Knoxville on Oct. 17, 2020.

Kentucky stopped a 2-game losing streak with a 27-17 win over Mississippi State last time out on Oct. 15, and have had 2 full weeks to prepare for QB Hendon Hooker and the Vols.

Hooker has entered the Heisman Tophy conversation. He has completed 70.6% of his pass attempts for 2,093 yards, 18 TD and 1 INT while running for 315 yards and 3 more scores.

The Vols have scored 34 or more points in each of their 7 wins. The defense has allowed 24 or more points in 3 of the last 4, including last week against FCS UT-Martin, but the offense has enough to more than overcome.

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Kentucky at Tennessee odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:27 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Tennessee -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Kentucky +11.5 (-108) | Tennessee -11.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Kentucky at Tennessee picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 34, Kentucky 20

Moneyline

Tennessee (-500) will cost you 5 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

Kentucky (+360) will give the Vols a good game in the first half before UT pulls away in the second half, but you can’t roll the dice on the ‘dog, either.

PASS.

Against the spread

Go a little lightly on TENNESSEE -11.5 (-112) to cover the number. The Vols are 6-1 ATS in their 7 wins, while hitting in 4 of the last 5 outings. The Vols are also a healthy 12-3 ATS in the previous 15 games in this series, including 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings at Neyland.

The advice is to go lightly, however, as Kentucky +11.5 (-108) has been productive against the number lately, too. The Wildcats are 20-5-2 ATS in the last 27 games against teams with a winning overall record.

Over/Under

UNDER 60.5 (-105) is a strong play here.

Not only is the Under 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Knoxville, the Under has hit in 7 of the last 8 overall for Kentucky, while going 27-11 in the previous 38 SEC games.

For Tennessee, nearly all of the trends point to an Over result. However, the Under is 10-4 in the last 14 home games against teams with a winning road record.

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First look: Kentucky at Tennessee odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Kentucky at Tennessee college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (5-2, 2-2 SEC) face the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (7-0, 3-0) Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Kentucky vs. Tennessee odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.

The Wildcats got back in the win column 2 weeks ago after suffering 2 straight losses to South Carolina and Ole Miss. Kentucky had a Week 8 bye and is hoping to get a healthier version of QB Will Levis against Tennessee.

The Volunteers took care of Tennessee-Martin 65-24 Saturday at home, following the program’s 52-49 upset win over then-No. 1 Alabama Oct. 15. QB Hendon Hooker is gaining ground in the Heisman race and has thrown for 2,093 yards, 18 touchdowns and 1 interception while adding 315 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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Kentucky at Tennessee odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:06 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky +12.5 (-108) | Tennessee -12.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

2022 betting stats

  • ML: Kentucky 5-2 | Tennessee 7-0
  • ATS: Kentucky 5-2 | Tennessee 6-1
  • O/U: Kentucky 1-6 | Tennessee 5-2

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Kentucky vs. Tennessee head-to-head

Kentucky and Tennessee are set to meet for the 118th time Saturday. The Volunteers have a massive 82-26-9 edge in the series.

Tennessee is on a 1-game win streak against Kentucky after defeating them 45-42 last November. The Volunteers have won 8 of the last 10 meetings.

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