Kentucky vs Tennessee Basketball Odds

The Wildcats will play the Volunteers on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Kentucky and Tennessee are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Kentucky currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tennessee is 98.00.
Away Kentucky - Kentucky starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
Home Tennessee - Tennessee meets Kentucky boasting a 10-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Kentucky currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the SEC Conference, with Tennessee now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Kentucky has a 0.647 overall win percentage, with Tennessee matching up with a 0.706 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Kentucky currently possesses 11-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Tennessee has tallied a 12-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Welcome, ye sorcerers of the court, to witness Kentucky battle Tennessee on Saturday.

Kentucky 11-6, Tennessee 12-5. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Kentucky 2-2, Tennessee 2-2.

Kentucky won last 2 games, Tennessee won last game. Prepare for a magical clash. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. The enchantment of the court awaits, as these two titans collide in a battle for supremacy. Kentucky's potent offense will clash with Tennessee's stout defense in a duel of magical proportions. Tune in and witness the magic unfold before your very eyes. The fate of the conference standings hangs in the balance, as these two teams vie for dominance on the court. Mark your calendars and don your wizard robes, for Saturday's clash is sure to be a spectacle for the ages.

Best Wildcats at Volunteers Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Kentucky	Favorite Tennessee
+6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Tennessee has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Kentucky has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
147.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	147.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Kentucky	Favorite Tennessee
+230 BetMGM Bet	-285 BetMGM Bet

Tennessee is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on Tennessee at BetMGM. Kentucky is the +230 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $230 on Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kentucky vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Tennessee is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kentucky vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kentucky vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Tennessee is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Kentucky Tennessee 1/17/26 12:00pm EST	+6.5 -110 -6.5 -110

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Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Tennessee - Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Tennessee favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kentucky at Tennessee Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Kentucky Tennessee First to 5 Points 1/17/26 12:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Kentucky Tennessee First to 10 Points 1/17/26 12:00pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
Kentucky Tennessee First to 15 Points 1/17/26 12:00pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
Kentucky Tennessee Game to Overtime 1/17/26 12:00pm EST	Yes +850 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Kentucky, Tennessee
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#25 Kentucky	17-7	0.708	13-2	3-3	8-3	+1	0.727	W3
Tennessee	17-7	0.708	12-1	3-4	7-4	+2	0.636	W1

Kentucky & Tennessee Futures Odds

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Kentucky Championship Odds

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Tennessee Championship Odds

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Kentucky & Tennessee Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Kentucky vs Tennessee College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Kentucky vs Tennessee Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Kentucky vs Tennessee Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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