Kentucky vs Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 3/28/2025

The Kentucky Wildcats season will continue in Indianapolis with a Sweet 16 matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers. Kentucky has 24 wins and 11 losses on the year having gone for the last five overall including two in a row following their nine point victory against Illinois in round two of the dance. Defensively Kentucky did just enough in their last outing giving up 75 points on 43.5% shooting from the floor. The Wildcats did lose the rebounding battle by 8 but forced 14 turnovers to steal the victory. Offensively Kentucky did the job scoring 84 points including 47 in the second half on 47.1% shooting knocked down 8 triples in the game. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Koby Brea led the way with the Kentucky offense against Illinois with 23 points on 16 shots. Otega Oweh was second the roster with 15 points in 25 minutes and Lamont Butler scored 14 points on five shots in 33 minutes. The Kentucky bench combined to score 20 points between four players.

The Tennessee Volunteers come into Indianapolis for a Sweet 16 matchup with 29 wins and seven losses having won four of the last five overall including two in a row after their nine point victory against UCLA in round two of the dance. Offensively Tennessee did just enough in their last outing scoring 67 points on 42.9% shoot for the floor knocked on 11 triples in the game. Defensively Tennessee was fantastic giving up 58 points on 35.8% shooting from the floor. The Volunteers won the rebounding about 10 and forced 10 turnovers in the game.

Chaz Lanier led the way for the Tennessee offense with 20 points on 14 shots and 35 minutes. Zakai Zeigler was second on the team with 15 points and six assists in 38 minutes of action. The other 3 Tennessee starters combined to score 14 total points. Jordan Danny led the way off the Tennessee bench with 13 points on 10 shots in 32 minutes.

These teams know each other well and it will show in the round of 16. Look for Tennessee to do the work however as they are a deeper more talented team in this matchup. Take the Volunteers this week to do the job as they get the win and cover to punch their ticket into the weekend. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover 76-70.