Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images. Pictured: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to Devin Askew #2
College Basketball Odds: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
| Kentucky Odds | +7 |
| Tennessee Odds | -7 |
| Over/Under | 143 |
| Time | Channel | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
Following a string of smaller matchups, our College Basketball PRO Report likes a slew of higher-profile games on Saturday, including SEC, ACC and Pac-12 conference tilts.
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Let’s dive into Kentucky vs. Tennessee and pinpoint how the pros are betting this matchup.
College Basketball Picks: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
Sharp Action
Kentucky isn’t exactly the Kentucky of old this season, but that hasn’t stopped wiseguys from pouncing on the Wildcats in this matchup.
After opening at +7.5, sharps steamed Kentucky and pushed this number down to +7 (click here for live college basketball odds) across the market.
Big Money
Money talks, especially in sports betting.
Kentucky has landed just 33% of the bets, but it represents 62% of the money wagered on this game, revealing that sharps aren’t being shy about their love for the Wildcats against the Vols this afternoon.
PRO Systems
So, why are professional bettors so bullish on Kentucky?
Our College Basketball PRO Betting Systems show that the Wildcats are in a historically-profitable spot.
Thanks to The Action Network’s Poor ATS vs. Good ATS Teams PRO Betting System, we know that teams like Kentucky, which have performed poorly against the spread (ATS), are 1,868-1,545-83 (55%) ATS when playing conference opponents with winning ATS records, like Tennessee.
PRO Report Pick: Kentucky +7