Who will win Kentucky basketball vs Tennessee in SEC showdown today? Our expert prediction

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Kentucky basketball has lost two straight games. It won’t have much margin for error to avoid a three-game skid. That’s because its next opponent, Tennessee, won’t make it easy.

The Volunteers were the last undefeated team in the country this season, starting the 2024-25 campaign 14-0 before a blowout defeat at Florida. UT is 17-3 overall, with all three of its setbacks occurring in conference play. And on the road. (It also lost at Vanderbilt and Auburn, respectively). But at home, coach Rick Barnes’ crew has been unbeatable, owning an 11-0 mark this season at Thompson-Boling Arena.

That works against the Wildcats, who are 1-3 in road games in 2024-25.

UT also has a knack for taking away one of the things UK does best: shooting the 3. As of Monday evening, Tennessee tops Division I in 3-point field-goal percentage defense, allowing opponents to sink only 25.4% of their attempts from distance. The Wildcats, on average, make 10.1 triples per game, the best mark in the conference.

As stingy as the Vols are defensively, they also possess one of the most dynamic scorers in the conference: Chaz Lanier, who transferred from North Florida, averages 18 points per outing (fourth best in the SEC) on 41.4% aim (125 of 302). Lanier leads the league in field goals made (125), 3-pointers made overall (71) and per game (3.55) and ranks third among SEC players in 3-point percentage (42.3; 71 for 168).

Here’s what to know about Kentucky’s SEC matchup against Tennessee today in Knoxville, Tennessee:

Where to watch Kentucky basketball vs. Tennessee

The contest between the Wildcats and Volunteers will air on ESPN. You can stream ESPN on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Authenticated subscribers also can access ESPN via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app or ESPN+.

What time is Kentucky basketball vs. Tennessee?

UK and Tennessee are slated to tip off at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Kentucky basketball 2024-25 schedule

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Author : The Courier Journal

Publish date : 2025-01-28 10:15:00

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