Tennessee Volunteers vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/07/26

Saturday night’s SEC rivalry clash in Lexington features the No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers (16-6, 6-3 SEC) taking on the Kentucky Wildcats (16-7) in a rematch that sets up for another offense driven battle. The teams met just weeks ago in Knoxville, where Kentucky erased a 17-point deficit to win 80-78, showcasing both squads’ ability to score in bunches late. Since that loss, Tennessee has responded with a four game winning streak, highlighted by an 84-66 win over Ole Miss, as Nate Ament poured in 28 points and Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 20. While Tennessee remains strong defensively — allowing approximately 69.6 points per game and holding opponents under 30% from three — the Vols have shown more offensive aggression lately, with Ament averaging in the mid-20s over recent outings and the team playing with improved pace and spacing.

Kentucky’s offense has trended upward as well, finding more balance and consistency after an uneven start to SEC play. Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats in scoring, with Denzel Aberdeen providing secondary punch, and the Wildcats’ comeback win in Knoxville highlighted their ability to overwhelm defenses during extended scoring runs. Both teams pushed near 80 points in the first meeting despite strong defensive reputations, and the matchup now shifts to Rupp Arena, where tempo often increases amid the energy of the home crowd. With Tennessee playing more confidently on offense, Kentucky’s improving shot making, and the emotional intensity of a rivalry rematch encouraging faster possessions and late game fouling, the ingredients point toward another high scoring contest. If both teams approach their recent offensive form, the total has room to climb.

Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction: Over 146.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 147.5