Kentucky vs. Tennessee prediction, odds, picks: SEC rivalry under the lights

Kentucky visits Tennessee in a key SEC rivalry game, with the eighth-ranked Wildcats hoping to strengthen their position in the College Football Playoff race. A win would ease pressure ahead of a challenging run-in, while the betting analysis argues Tennessee may be favoured by more than its performances justify.

Kentucky is 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play; Tennessee is 6-2 and 3-2. The Wildcats have been careful with the ball and penalties, though their offence and defence rank 29th and 40th in SP+, respectively. Tennessee’s defence has impressed, but its offence ranks 105th in yards per play and 114th in yards per pass. The article’s pick is Kentucky +6.5 at -105.