The No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers (16-6, 6-3 SEC) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (16-7, 7-3 SEC) on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Rupp Arena as just 1.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.
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Kentucky Cover -1.5 vs Tennessee -102
Kentucky vs. Tennessee betting lines
- Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -115
- Tennessee moneyline odds to win: -105
- Spread: Kentucky (-1.5)
- Total: 146.5
Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kentucky has a better record against the spread when playing at home (7-7-0) than it does on the road (2-4-0).
- The Wildcats have gone over the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (57.1%) than road tilts (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Kentucky has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.846) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 78.0 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.9 points fewer than the 81.9 they’ve scored this year.
- Kentucky has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 76.0 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 71.3 it has surrendered this year.
- The Wildcats’ 7.8 made three-pointers per-game average during their last 10 games are less than the 8.3 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 36.4% compared to their season-long percentage of 34.8% from long distance.
Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 7-9-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 11-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (79th in nation) | 41.8 (65th) | 34.8 (64th) | 29.3 (74th) | 16.3 (59th) | 9.5 (38th) |
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Tennessee statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Tennessee has been better against the spread at home (6-7-0) than on the road (1-4-0) this year.
- Volunteers games have finished above the over/under more often at home (eight times out of 13) than away (three of five) this year.
Recent trends
- The Volunteers are compiling 82.3 points per game in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 82.2.
- While Tennessee is ceding 69.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 75.7 points per contest.
- The Volunteers are draining 6.7 threes per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.2). That said, they have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.8%) compared to their season average from three-point land (35.1%).
Tennessee betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-13-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-11-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 14-8-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-4 (Home: 12-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (56th in nation) | 40.0 (27th) | 40.0 (third) | 26.0 (fifth) | 17.5 (29th) | 12.3 (286th) |
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