Certainly, the Kentucky Wildcats have gained a lot of College Football betting respect under coach Mark Stoops. Kentucky has gone from a doormat to a dangerous threat against anyone they face. Hence, UK makes for a potential trap game for the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. Tennessee still feels the glow of its win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Next week brings a virtual East Division championship game at the Georgia Bulldogs. Thus, there is the understandable worry that Tennessee could be peeking ahead. If the Vols are not locked in on Kentucky, they will regret it.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAAF Betting Information
Date and Time: | Saturday, October 29, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Neyland Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee |
TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Kentucky at Tennessee SBG Odds Overview
Tennessee will be a popular online betting public pick as the home favorite that beat Alabama. On the other hand, Wise Guys will look hard at Kentucky. Cause by IK being tough and a proven value with a good defense. Many sharps believe that Kentucky has enough to stay within the inflated number. The casual sector could inflate the Tennessee price and make Kentucky an enhanced value.
Kentucky Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kentucky Wildcats won 27-17 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 50.5. Kentucky has a record of 5-2 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 1-6 over/under the total. Kentucky ranks 80th for total offense, 51st for passing, 103rd for rushing, and 84th for scoring. Defensively they rank 14th overall, 16th against the pass, 31st against the rush, and 13th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 114th for fewest turnovers lost and 55th for takeaways.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 196 yards and two fourth-quarter scores. Also, Will Levis returned from a one-game absence to throw a go-ahead touchdown pass. Kentucky rebounded to end a two-game slide.
In sum, Rodriguez had a career-high with 30 carries. And he had a season-high for yardage in his third game back from a suspension. Rodriguez rushed for touchdowns of 16 and 7 yards. Additionally, he became the fourth Kentucky player to break 3,000 for a career. Levis finished 17 of 23 passing for 230 yards to outdo record-breaking MSU counterpart, Will Rogers. Rogers was 25 of 37 for 203 and a 1-yard TD to Austin Williams.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 65-24 against FCS Tennessee Martin. The game went over the total of 71.5. Tennessee has a record of 7-0 straight up, 6-1 against the spread, and 5-2 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 1st for total offense, 5th for passing, 27th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 105th overall, 129th against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 47th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 112th for fewest turnovers lost and 74th for takeaways.
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooke is a Heisman Trophy candidate. Last week, he completed 18 of 24 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Hooker took the rest of the day off late in the first half. Jalin Hyatt caught seven passes for 174 yards and two scores. Tennessee walk-on CB William Wright got his first career interception in the first quarter. Hooker set a school-record 19 straight games with a TD pass.
Kentucky at Tennessee SBG Free Picks
So far, Tennessee has not let up. On this occasion, the Vols have much more College Football Betting firepower.
Kentucky at Tennessee SBG Best Bet: Tennessee Volunteers.