The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1) face a fellow SEC foe when they host the Kentucky Wildcats (3-5) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.

The Wildcats are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +16) versus the Volunteers (with an over/under of 44.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Volunteers and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Tennessee vs. Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Volunteers (-16)
• Moneyline: Volunteers (-840), Wildcats (+550)
• Total: 44.5 points

Tennessee vs. Kentucky betting info and stats

Tennessee has a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season. In one game played when favored by at least 16 points, Tennessee covered the spread. In five games as the moneyline favorite, Tennessee has gone 4-1. Kentucky is 4-4-0 against the spread in eight opportunities this season. When Kentucky is an underdog of 16 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). Kentucky has played as the underdog on the moneyline twice so far this season, and it split the two games.

Tennessee vs. Kentucky recent stats and trends

Tennessee Volunteers

• Tennessee has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In all of those games, the final combined score fell short of the set total.
• The past three Tennessee games averaged 12.5 more points (57) than this matchup’s over/under.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Kentucky has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 2-1 overall in its past three contests.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
• The past three Kentucky games averaged one fewer point (43.5) than this matchup’s point total.

Tennessee vs. Kentucky key players

Tennessee Volunteers

• Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 1,411 yards (201.6 ypg) to lead Tennessee, completing 63.3% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 179 rushing yards on 53 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• The team’s top rusher, Dylan Sampson, has carried the ball 144 times for 840 yards (120 per game), scoring 17 times.
• This season, DeSean Bishop has carried the ball 53 times for 366 yards (52.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Dont’e Thornton has hauled in 12 catches for 365 yards (52.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Bru McCoy has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 289 yards so far this campaign.
• Chris Brazzell II has been the target of 37 passes and hauled in 18 receptions for 237 yards, an average of 33.9 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• James Pearce Jr. has collected 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 12 tackles.
• Will Brooks, Tennessee’s top tackler, has 19 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions this year.
• Jermod McCoy leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 18 tackles and two passes defended.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Brock Vandagriff has racked up 1,236 yards (154.5 ypg) while completing 57.1% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 108 yards .
• Demie Sumo has carried the ball 92 times for a team-high 419 yards (59.9 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 12 receptions this season are good for 108 yards.
• Jamarion Wilcox has piled up 39 carries and totaled 249 yards with one touchdown.
• Dane Key’s 587 receiving yards (73.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 39 receptions on 69 targets with two touchdowns.
• Barion Brown has put together a 278-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 23 passes on 36 targets.
• J.J. Weaver has four sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and eight tackles.
• Jordan Lovett is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 18 tackles and one TFL.
• Jonquis Hardaway has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 10 tackles and two passes defended to his name.