The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1), with college football’s 22nd-ranked pass defense, take on the Kentucky Wildcats (3-5) and their 20th-ranked passing D on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The Volunteers are massive, 17-point favorites. An over/under of 46 points has been set for the outing.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Volunteers (-17)
Moneyline: Volunteers (-952), Wildcats (+625)
Total: 46 points
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How to Watch Tennessee vs. Kentucky
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee
TV: SEC Network
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Tennessee 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
231.7 (1622) |
63 |
Rush yards |
241.9 (1693) |
7 |
Points scored |
39.6 (277) |
26 |
Pass yards against |
180.0 (1260) |
22 |
Rush yards against |
79.0 (553) |
2 |
Points allowed |
11.6 (81) |
3 |
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Tennessee 2024 Betting Info
The Volunteers have compiled a 4-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
In games it has played as at least 17-point favorites this season, Tennessee is 1-0 against the spread.
So far this season, two Volunteers games have gone over the point total.
The average point total for Volunteers games this year is 12.6 more points than the over/under of 46 in this matchup.
The Volunteers are 1-2 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
The final combined score of the last three Kentucky games exceeded the set total once.
The past three Wildcats games averaged 2.5 fewer points (43.5) than this matchup’s over/under.
Tennessee Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.2 |
54.7 |
53.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.0 |
36.4 |
29.3 |
ATS Record |
7-5-0 |
6-2-0 |
1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-6-0 |
4-4-0 |
2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
8-2 |
7-0 |
1-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-2 |
0-1 |
0-1 |
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Tennessee’s Offense vs. Kentucky’s Defense (2024)
The Volunteers’ passing attack averages 8.3 yards per pass attempt (25th in the FBS). The Wildcats allow 8.6 per pass (123rd in college football).
Tennessee converts 44.4% of its third downs (35th in college football), while Kentucky’s defense ranks 98th in that category (41.6%)
The Volunteers have the seventh-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (241.9 yards per game), and will be up against the 50th-ranked defense in that category, as the Wildcats allow 133.3 per game.
Tennessee averages 231.7 yards through the air per game (63rd in the FBS). Kentucky ranks 20th, giving up 177.1 passing yards.
Kentucky 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
166.1 (1329) |
124 |
Rush yards |
141.8 (1134) |
85 |
Points scored |
19.1 (153) |
119 |
Pass yards against |
177.1 (1417) |
20 |
Rush yards against |
133.3 (1066) |
50 |
Points allowed |
19.9 (159) |
28 |
Kentucky 2024 Betting Info
The Wildcats have four wins in eight contests against the spread this season.
Tennessee is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 17 points or more this season.
Two of the Wildcats’ eight games in 2024 have hit the over.
The average total the Volunteers have had in their games this season is 12.6 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Volunteers are 1-2 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
Once in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
The last three Wildcats games averaged 43.5 total points, 2.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
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Kentucky Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.0 |
44.3 |
47.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
29.4 |
30.0 |
27.5 |
ATS Record |
4-4-0 |
3-3-0 |
1-1-0 |
Over/Under Record |
2-6-0 |
1-5-0 |
1-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-4 |
2-3 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
0-1 |
1-0 |
Kentucky’s Offense vs. Tennessee’s Defense (2024)
The Volunteers have the third-ranked scoring defense (11.6 points per game). The Wildcats’ 121st-ranked scoring offense averages 19.1 points per game.
Tennessee concedes 259.0 yards per game (third-fewest in college football), and Kentucky gains 307.9 per game to rank 119th.
The Wildcats average 0.3 points per play (104th in the FBS), and the Volunteers allow 0.2 per play (first in college football).
Kentucky averages 166.1 yards through the air per game (124th in the FBS). Tennessee ranks 22nd, allowing 180.0 passing yards.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Tennessee vs. Kentucky sees the Volunteers (-952 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the under at 46 points.