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Tennessee vs. Kentucky prediction: Kentucky favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/7/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tennessee vs Kentucky predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Kentucky will take on Tennessee in men's college basketball action at Rupp Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Tennessee vs. Kentucky game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Kentucky a 60% chance of defeating Tennessee. Our predicted final score has Kentucky winning 72-70.
According to our model, Kentucky (-1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tennessee | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -110 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kentucky -1.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Kentucky | -110 |
| Total | Under 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kentucky to win.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Kentucky and Tennessee at Rupp Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Tennessee vs. Kentucky
- Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Rupp Arena
Conclusion
We predict Kentucky, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Tennessee on Saturday.
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