Tennessee vs. Kentucky odds, prediction: 2026 SEC college basketball picks from proven model

SEC teams coming off dramatic wins meet on Saturday as the Tennessee Volunteers host the Kentucky Wildcats. The Vols came back to beat Texas A&M in double overtime on Wednesday, while Kentucky hit a last-second shot to win at LSU one day later. Tennessee is 12-5 (2-2 SEC) and Kentucky is 11-6 (2-2 SEC).

Tipoff from the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., is at noon ET. The Vols are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Tennessee vs. Kentucky odds, while the over/under is 145.5.

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