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Two of the nation’s toughest passing defenses meet when the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1) bring college football’s 22nd-ranked pass defense into a matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats (3-5), who have the No. 20 passing defense, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The Volunteers are massive, 16.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 45.5.
Last time out, the Volunteers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, with 24-17 being the final score. Facing the Auburn Tigers in their last game, the Wildcats lost 24-10.
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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee
- TV: SEC Network
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -16.5 (-111) | -840 | +557 | 45.5 | -109 | -111 |
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Tennessee (-16.5)
- Pick OU: Under (45.5)
- Prediction: Tennessee 31, Kentucky 13
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Volunteers 31, Wildcats 14.
- The Volunteers have an 89.4% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline’s implied probability. The Wildcats hold a 15.2% implied probability.
- Tennessee has put together a 4-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Kentucky has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this year.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky: Head-to-Head
- In their last three head-to-head meetings, Tennessee has won against Kentucky three times.
- The Volunteers carry a 3-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the total on two occasions.
- Kentucky has been outpaced by 47 points in its last three tilts versus Tennessee.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky: 2024 Stats Comparison
| Tennessee | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 39.6 (25) | 19.1 (118) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 11.6 (1) | 19.9 (31) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (54) | 11 (67) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (56) | 9 (81) |
Tennessee 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | RB | 840 YDS / 17 TD / 120 YPG / 5.8 YPC 10 REC / 88 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.6 REC YPG |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 1,411 YDS (63.3%) / 8 TD / 4 INT 179 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 25.6 RUSH YPG |
| DeSean Bishop | RB | 366 YDS / 3 TD / 52.3 YPG / 6.9 YPC |
| Dont’e Thornton | WR | 12 REC / 365 YDS / 3 TD / 52.1 YPG |
| James Pearce Jr. | DL | 12 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Will Brooks | DB | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Joshua Josephs | DL | 14 TKL / 3 TFL |
| Jermod McCoy | DB | 18 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Kentucky 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Demie Sumo | RB | 419 YDS / 4 TD / 59.9 YPG / 4.6 YPC 12 REC / 108 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.4 REC YPG |
| Brock Vandagriff | QB | 1,236 YDS (57.1%) / 6 TD / 5 INT 108 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 13.5 RUSH YPG |
| Dane Key | WR | 39 REC / 587 YDS / 2 TD / 73.4 YPG |
| Barion Brown | WR | 23 REC / 278 YDS / 3 TD / 34.8 YPG |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | LB | 16 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| J.J. Weaver | LB | 8 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK |
| D’Eryk Jackson | LB | 16 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Zion Childress | DB | 17 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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