
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 28
Updated Oct. 28, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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Two of the nation's toughest rushing defenses meet when the No. 21 Tennessee Volunteers (5-2) take college football's 25th-ranked rushing defense into a matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats (5-2), who have the No. 13 rushing defense, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Volunteers are 4-point favorites. This game has an over/under of 50.5 points.
The Volunteers' most recent contest was versus the Alabama Crimson Tide, and they lost by a score of 34-20. The Wildcats lost to the Missouri Tigers, 38-21, in their most recent contest.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky
- TV: ESPN
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -4 (-109) | -183 | +153 | 50.5 | -111 | -110 |
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Tennessee (-4)
- Pick OU: Over (50.5)
- Prediction: Tennessee 32, Kentucky 23
Learn more about the Tennessee Volunteers vs. the Kentucky Wildcats game on FOX Sports!
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Volunteers 27, Wildcats 23.
- The Volunteers have a 64.7% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wildcats have a 39.5% implied probability.
- Tennessee has covered four times in six games with a spread this season.
- Kentucky is 4-3-0 ATS this season.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky: Head-to-Head
- In their last two head-to-head contests, Tennessee has taken down Kentucky two times.
- In those matchups against Kentucky, the Volunteers have covered two times while outscoring the point total on one occasion.
- Over their last two head-to-head matchups, Tennessee has put up 89 points, while Kentucky has posted 48.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Tennessee | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.6 (57) | 31.3 (58) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.4 (27) | 23.6 (47) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (37) | 10 (63) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (62) | 11 (51) |
Tennessee 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 1,535 YDS (62.8%) / 12 TD / 4 INT 232 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 33.1 RUSH YPG |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | 301 YDS / 6 TD / 43.0 YPG / 6.1 YPC 8 REC / 98 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14.0 REC YPG |
| Jaylen Wright | RB | 593 YDS / 1 TD / 84.7 YPG / 6.5 YPC 17 REC / 102 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.6 REC YPG |
| Jabari Small | RB | 383 YDS / 2 TD / 54.7 YPG / 5.2 YPC |
| Aaron Beasley | LB | 44 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK |
| James Pearce Jr. | DL | 14 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 7.0 SACK |
| Tyler Baron | DL | 16 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK |
| Tamarion McDonald | DB | 31 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT |
Kentucky 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Re'Mahn Davis | RB | 781 YDS / 8 TD / 111.6 YPG / 7.0 YPC 15 REC / 193 REC YDS / 5 REC TD / 27.6 REC YPG |
| Devin Leary | QB | 1,377 YDS (53.8%) / 14 TD / 7 INT -42 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.0 RUSH YPG |
| Tayvion Robinson | WR | 23 REC / 338 YDS / 3 TD / 48.3 YPG |
| Barion Brown | WR | 23 REC / 276 YDS / 1 TD / 39.4 YPG |
| Maxwell Hairston | DB | 37 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD |
| D'Eryk Jackson | LB | 41 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Trevin Wallace | LB | 26 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Deone Walker | DL | 24 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
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