Expert prediction
NCAAB: #5 Tennessee vs #10 Kentucky Odds, and Picks (Feb 3)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Tennessee came up short against South Carolina, losing by a score of 63-59.
- Kentucky lost to Florida at home on Wednesday, falling to them 94-91, in OT.
- These two teams last met on February 18, 2023, in a game Kentucky won 66-54.
The college basketball season is heating up! Let’s preview the upcoming Tennessee vs Kentucky matchup. These two teams are competing for the top spot in the SEC, as well as a potential 2-seed in the tourney.
How to Watch
- Where: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
- When: Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 8:30 p.m ET
- Channel: ESPN
Preview
Tennessee was unable to defeat a surging South Carolina team at home on Tuesday, falling to 15-5 on the season. They’ll have an opportunity to bounce back and get back in the win column against Kentucky in a crucial top-10 matchup. The Volunteers are very safely within the projected NCAA Tournament field, but can still better their standing in the SEC with a win. Guard Dalton Knect will continue to lead the way here.
Kentucky fell to 3-3 over their last 6 games, following their loss to Florida. It’s been a concerning stretch for a team that had climbed to #6 in the country. They’ll aim to right the ship in this key matchup against the Volunteers. The Wildcats have won their last two matchups against Tennessee, but are 4-4 against them since 2020. Kentucky has an experienced Guard of their own in Antonio Reeves, who will be crucial.
Prediction
This game should be another competitive battle between two top-10 teams. It has major implications for the eventually seeding in the SEC Tournament, as both teams aim to build their tournament résumés as well. Currently, I see Tennessee as the better team of the two, by a marginal amount. That being said, the Wildcats will have a key advantage being at home in this game. I see Kentucky winning this one by a hair.
NCAAB Picks:
- Kentucky 77, Tennessee 76 ()
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