Tennessee at Kentucky 2/18/23 - College Basketball Betting Odds and Picks
Tennesse Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats
CBB: 1:00 PM EST
Feb. 18, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : TENN -2.5 ; O/U 134
The Tennessee Volunteers will go back on the road Saturday to Lexington, KY for an SEC matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee comes into Saturday ranked number 10 in the nation with twenty wins on the year following a nine point victory against the number one ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Defensively Tennessee controlled the game allowing only 59 points on 35.4% shooting and forced 19 turnovers to get the win. Offensively Tennessee wasn't much better making just under 37% of their shots but knocked down six long balls and 16 free throws to get the victory.
Santiago Vescovi as the offensive leader for Tennessee this season averaging 12.3 points per game on 38.9% shooting from the floor. Zakai Zeigler averages 10.9 points and a team high 5.5 assists, while Olivier Nkamhoua averages 10.7 points per game as well. Jonas Aidoo averages five points per game to go along with the team lead 5.1 rebounds.
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The Kentucky Wildcats return home Saturday 17 wins in the year following a 3 point victory over Mississippi State. Defensively Kentucky did struggle a bit as Mississippi State made 68% of their shots but the Wildcats won the rebounding battle and forced 10 turnovers to get the win. Offensively Kentucky played well pouring in 71 points on 45.5% shooting and knocked down six long balls as well.
Big Man Oscar Tshiebwe is the offensive leader for Kentucky this season averaging 15.8 points per game on 55.2% shooting over the team leading 13.2 rebounds as well. Antonio Reeves averages 13.2 points and Jacob Toppin chips in 11.9 points per game as well. Sahvir Wheeler averages 7.7 points and a team high 5.6 assists per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tennessee are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games.
Tennessee are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
Kentucky are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kentucky's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -2.5
Both teams come into Saturday playing well but Tennessee has revenge on their mind after losing to Kentucky at home earlier this year. Look for Tennessee to ride their momentum from their big win against Alabama into Saturday. Take Tennessee to do enough Saturday to get the road win and cover against Kentucky. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover 75-69.