Wednesday’s game between the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (17-8, 6-6 SEC) and Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7 SEC) squaring off at Rupp Arena has a projected final score of 83-75 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Kentucky, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on February 19.

Based on our computer prediction, Kentucky is projected to cover the point spread (5.5) against Vanderbilt. The two sides are expected to fall short of the 161.5 total.

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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network
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• Where: Lexington, Kentucky
• Venue: Rupp Arena
• Line: Kentucky -5.5
• Point total: 161.5
• Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -245, Vanderbilt +195

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Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Kentucky 83, Vanderbilt 75

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt

• Pick ATS: Kentucky (-5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (161.5)

Kentucky is 13-12-0 against the spread this season compared to Vanderbilt’s 16-9-0 ATS record. A total of 14 out of the Wildcats’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 13 of the Commodores’ games have gone over. The teams score 166.3 points per game, 4.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Kentucky has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 games. Vanderbilt has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 games.

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats average 85.9 points per game (third in college basketball) while allowing 76.3 per contest (302nd in college basketball). They have a +241 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 9.6 points per game.
• Kentucky grabs 35.4 rebounds per game (33rd in college basketball) while conceding 32.0 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.4 boards per game.
• Kentucky knocks down 10.0 three-pointers per game (25th in college basketball) while shooting 37.9% from deep (24th in college basketball). It is making 1.8 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8.2 per game while shooting 29.4%.
• The Wildcats’ 106.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 11th in college basketball, and the 94.3 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 218th in college basketball.
• Kentucky forces 9.3 turnovers per game (339th in college basketball) while committing 9.9 (52nd in college basketball action).

Vanderbilt Performance Insights

• The Commodores put up 80.4 points per game (42nd in college basketball) while allowing 72.6 per contest (208th in college basketball). They have a +196 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 7.8 points per game.
• Vanderbilt averages 31.4 rebounds per game (223rd in college basketball), compared to the 31.8 of its opponents.
• Vanderbilt makes 8.3 three-pointers per game (120th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
• Vanderbilt has come up on top in the turnover battle by 4.6 per game, committing 9.3 (18th in college basketball) while forcing 13.9 (28th in college basketball).

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