Kentucky vs Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/27/2025 at 7:16 PM ET

Kentucky at Tennessee 01/28/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/29/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: TENN -8.5 ; O/U 148

Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction

On Tuesday, the No. 9-ranked Kentucky Wildcats visit Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, to play the No. 6-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in a Southeastern Conference clash. Kentucky is 14-5 overall and 3-3 in SEC play. The Wildcats lost to Vanderbilt 75-69 on Saturday. Kentucky has lost two straight. The leading scorer for Kentucky in Saturday’s loss was Otega Oweh, with 21 points. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Otega Oweh leads Kentucky in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. Lamont Butler is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 13.2 points and 4.8 assists per game. Amari Williams is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.6 rebounds per game. Kentucky has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Wildcats score an average of 88.1 points per game.

The Tennessee Volunteers look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is 17-3 overall and 4-3 in SEC play. The Volunteers lost to No.1-ranked Auburn 53-51 on Saturday. The leading scorer for Tennessee in Saturday's loss was Zakai Zeigler with 14 points. Tennessee shot just 31.5% overall and 18.2% from 3-point territory.

Chaz Lanier leads Tennessee in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. Zakai Zeigler is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.3 points and 7.5 assists per game. Igor Milicic Jr is the leading rebounder, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game. Tennessee has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Volunteers score an average of 75.1 points per game.

Kentucky vs Tennessee Pick Analysis

The Tennessee Volunteers will win at home on Tuesday when hosting the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee has covered the number in 12 of its 20 games this season, and Kentucky is just 9-9-1 ATS. Tennessee has one of the nation's best defenses, holding opponents to an average of 58.6 points per game and 36.3% shooting, which are both third in the country. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover ATS 66-57.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Tennessee vs Kentucky

Tennessee Volunteers -8.5