Last week, the Tennessee Volunteers were on a deserved NCAA Football Betting bye week. Following an upset home win against the Alabama Crimson Tide. So far, head coach Josh Heupel and his Vols have been on more than off. Now comes a potentially dangerous home game against the Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky has learned how to beat Tennessee under head coach Mark Stoops. And they own a big road win this year against the Ole Miss Rebels. Unlike other teams, Kentucky won’t be intimidated by the ghost of General Neyland.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| TV Coverage: | SEC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kentucky | +16½ -110 | 45½ -110 | +500 |  |
| Tennessee U | -16½ -110 | 45½ -110 | -700 | |
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Kentucky Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kentucky Wildcats lost 24-10 against the Auburn Tigers as 2-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 44. Kentucky has a record of 3-5 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 2-6 over/under the total. Kentucky ranks 119th for total offense, 124th for passing, 85th for rushing, and 121st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 21st overall, 19th against the pass, 52nd against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, Kentucky ranks 76th for fewest turnovers lost and 56th for takeaways.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 24-17 against the Alabama Crimson Tide as 3.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 58. Tennessee has a record of 6-1 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 8th for total offense, 63rd for passing, 7th for rushing, and 13th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 3rd overall, 21st against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 53rd for fewest turnovers lost and 87th for takeaways.
Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter. Thus, giving the Volunteer defense a 21-17 lead to work with. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers. The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot. Consider that Sampson has rushed for at least 100 yards in all but one game this season. And his 17 TDs rank second in FBS.
Trailing 21-17, Alabama took over possession on its own 30 with 2:25 left in regulation. However, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on wide receiver Kendrick Law stymied the Crimson Tide’s drive. And then it allowed Tennessee to stretch the lead to seven with a field goal on its next possession. Tennessee overcame three turnovers in the first half and trailed 7-0 at halftime. But Iamaleava lit the fire with a 55-yard pass to Dont’e Thornton in the third quarter. Also. there was a scoring pass to Brazzell in the fourth.
The Volunteers grabbed a 14-10 lead, their first of the game, with one minute left in the third quarter. Next, Sampson barreled in from three yards after Iamaleava connected on the 55-yard pass to Thornton. Early in the fourth quarter, Alabama answered the Vols’ score with a 7-yard touchdown run from Justice Haynes to go up 17-14. Germie Bernard set it up with a 28-yard reception from Milroe.
Kentucky at Tennessee SBG Free Picks
Tennessee will be a popular NCAA Football Betting choice, with the casual sector as the power home team. Of great concern is Kentucky’s lack of offense.
Kentucky at Tennessee SBG Best Bet: Tennessee Volunteers.