The No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers (5-2) hit the road for an SEC clash against the Kentucky Wildcats (2-4) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kroger Field.

The Volunteers are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Wildcats. The over/under for this game is 54.5 points.

Below you can find our betting primer for this this game between the Volunteers and the Wildcats, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Tennessee vs. Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Volunteers (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Volunteers (-298), Wildcats (+240)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: SEC Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Tennessee vs. Kentucky betting info and stats

Tennessee is 3-4-0 against the spread through seven opportunities so far this season. Tennessee is 2-3 ATS when favored by at least 7.5 points. Tennessee has put together a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Kentucky has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-4-0). In the three games Kentucky has been the underdog by at least 7.5 points, it covered the spread twice. Kentucky has played a game as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, losing every game.

Tennessee vs. Kentucky recent stats and trends

Tennessee Volunteers

• Tennessee has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 2-1 overall during its past three contests.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The last three Tennessee games averaged 63.8 total points, 9.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Kentucky is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Kentucky and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three Kentucky games averaged 46.7 total points, 7.8 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Tennessee vs. Kentucky key players

Tennessee Volunteers

• Joey Aguilar has racked up 1,948 yards (278.3 ypg) on 146-of-226 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 97 rushing yards (16.2 ypg) on 34 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• DeSean Bishop has carried the ball 77 times for a team-high 604 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times as a runner.
• Star Thomas has racked up 354 yards on 65 attempts, scoring four times.
• Chris Brazzell II’s 602 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 54 times and has totaled 39 catches and seven touchdowns.
• Braylon Staley has hauled in 41 receptions totaling 523 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Mike Matthews has hauled in 29 catches for 455 yards, an average of 65.0 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Tyre West has collected 4.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Arion Carter, Tennessee’s leading tackler, has 52 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Ty Redmond has a team-leading one interception to go along with 19 tackles and two passes defended.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Cutter Boley has racked up 885 yards on 64.2% passing while collecting four touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
• Seth McGowan has rushed for 476 yards on 93 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 11 catches, totaling 94 yards.
• Dante Dowdell has racked up 274 yards on 67 carries with one touchdown.
• Kendrick Law has hauled in 199 receiving yards on 22 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
• Willie Rodriguez has caught 12 passes and compiled 173 receiving yards (28.8 per game) with one touchdown.
• Jay Maclin’s 19 targets have resulted in 11 catches for 168 yards.
• Steven Soles Jr. paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Kentucky’s top-tackler, Alex Afari, has 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Ty Bryant has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.