The Tennessee Volunteers will host the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. ET in a Week 10 Southeastern Conference matchup that carries significant College Football Playoff implications.
Rankings and Records
Kentucky enters the game ranked No. 6 in the initial CFP rankings with a 7-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in SEC play. Tennessee sits at No. 13 with a 6-2 overall record and a 3-2 conference record, placing the Volunteers just outside the projected playoff field. Historically, Tennessee has dominated the series with an 85-26-9 head-to-head advantage, though this Kentucky squad is considered one of the strongest to visit Knoxville in recent years.
Game Details
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium, where the Volunteers will wear their "dark mode" uniforms.
Betting Odds
Tennessee is a 6-point favorite, with the over/under set at 49.5 points. The money line lists Tennessee at -205 and Kentucky at +184.
Model Predictions
According to the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each game 10,000 times, the Under 49.5 points is the recommended play, hitting in 56% of simulations. The model projects a combined 46 points. Tennessee's defense ranks third in the SEC in scoring defense, allowing just 16.3 points per game, and the Volunteers are 6-2 to the Under this season, with all three SEC home games finishing Under by at least two touchdowns. Kentucky has also trended Under in its last two games. Additionally, the model indicates that one side of the point spread hits in well over 50% of simulations.
