Tennessee vs Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 10/28/2023

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Last Updated: 10/22/2023 at 11:51 PM ET

Tennessee at Kentucky 10/28/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/28/2023, 11:00 PM UTC
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The Kentucky Wildcats welcome the Tennessee Volunteers this week to Lexington for an SEC matchup. Tennessee is ranked number 21 of the nation with five wins through seven games played following a 14 point loss to Alabama that ended a three-game win streak. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks. The Volunteers have been strong on both sides of the ball this season averaging 438.1 yards per game and have given up just 310.9 yards through seven games played.

Joe Milton III leads the Tennessee offense this season with 1,535 yards and 12 scores on 140 completions and has added 232 yards and four scores on 47 carries. Jaylen Wright leads the team with 593 yards in one score of 91 carries, Dylan Sampson has compiled 301 yards and six scores on 49 touches.

The Kentucky Wildcats remain at home this week with five wins through seven games played on a 2 game skid after an abysmal 17 point loss to Missouri 2 weeks ago. Offensively Kentucky started strong against Missouri scoring 14 points in the first quarter but scored just seven over the final three quarters resulting in the loss . Defensively the Wildcats were outmatched allowing 38 points after 21 came in the second half on 332 total yards.

Devin Leary had issues under center for Kentucky completing 14 passes for 120 yards and two scores in the game. Ray Davis was the top ball carrier with 128 yards on 20 carries for the Wildcats. Jordan Dingle led all receivers with 32 yards on two receptions, while Ray Davis and Anthony Brown-Stephens chipped in 15 total yards on three grabs to go along with one touchdown each.

Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction

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Tennessee Volunteers -3.5

The Tennessee Volunteers are the better team in this matchup and will be out for redemption after blowing their lead against Alabama. Look for the Volunteers to continue the Kentucky struggles this week with a road winning cover. Take Tennessee to do the job get the win on the road this week in Kentucky. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover 27-17.