Kentucky at Vanderbilt odds, picks and predictions
The Kentucky Wildcats (15-6, 5-4 SEC) visit the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-15, 1-7) on Tuesday night. Tip from Memorial Gymnasium is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Kentucky has dropped back-to-back games after falling 103-92 on Saturday against Tennessee and failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. G Rob Dillingham scored a game-high 35 points on 6-of-8 from 3 while only 2 other Kentucky players scored in double figures. The Wildcats shot 49.3% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc in the loss.
Vanderbilt snapped a 7-game losing streak with a 68-61 win over Missouri on Saturday to cover as a 2-point home underdog. G Ezra Manjon scored a team-high 17 points while 3 other Vanderbilt players scored in double figures. The Commodores shot 40% from the filed and just 22.7% from 3 in the win.
Kentucky is No. 15 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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Kentucky at Vanderbilt odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kentucky -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Vanderbilt +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky -9.5 (-115) | Vanderbilt +9.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Kentucky at Vanderbilt picks and predictions
Prediction
Kentucky 75, Vanderbilt 69
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Wildcats (-500) to beat a Vanderbilt squad that is 2-8 in its last 10 and 6-7 at home.
Against the spread
LEAN VANDERBILT +9.5 (-105).
While the Wildcats are a much better team than the Commodores and deserving of a large spread, the Commodores have played their best basketball at home this season. Each of their 6 wins have come on their home floor and while they may not be able to beat the Wildcats, they should keep it close.
Vanderbilt is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 including 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games and 5-3-1 ATS in its last 9 as an underdog. Kentucky has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5, all as the favorite.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 151.5 (-105).
The Wildcats have hit the Under in each of their last 2 road games scoring 63 or fewer in both games. They face a Commodores team that has a 5-15-1 Over record this season including 2-8 in their last 10. They have hit the Under in 6 games in a row and have allowed 69 or fewer in 3 of their last 6.
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