Sweet 16 – Tennessee vs. Kentucky Prediction – March 28, 2025

Arguably one of the best matchups in the Sweet 16 is coming up soon, as the third-seed Kentucky Wildcats (24-11) and the second-seed Tennessee Volunteers (29-7) will battle on Friday, March 28th at 7:39 PM ET. This battle will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, where MyBookie offers the Volunteers favored with a point spread at -4.5 (-110).

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats are 4-1 in their last five games and have won their last two. They are coming off an 84-75 performance against the sixth-seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the Second Round of the tournament.

Illinois took a 5-4 lead to start the game, but did not hold onto it long. The second half was really where the Wildcats made their mark in this game, as they broke out with an eight-point boost to start the second half after being up five to end the first. Koby Brea led with 23 points on 10-16 shooting from the field.

Kentucky shot 47.1 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from long range. They held the Fighting Illini to 43.5 percent shooting overall and 28.1 percent from deep. The Wildcats’ largest lead was 16, so they need to make sure they can hold onto these types of advantages.

The Wildcats average 85.0 points and allow 77.2 points from opponents each game. In the tournament, they have earned 80.0 points a contest and have given up 66.0 in return. This is a good spread, but they must continue to be strong on defense.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Vols have won their last two games and are also 4-1 in their last five. They recently took care of the UCLA Bruins in the Second Round with a 67-58 outing.

Tennessee only had a 32-25 lead after the first half, but quickly rose to a 15-point lead midway through the second half. Their leading scorer was Chaz Lanier, who had 20 points and made four of five three point shots.

The Bruins made 35.8 percent of their shots and 30.4 percent from deep. The Vols were slightly better with 42.9 percent overall shooting and made half of their threes.

The Vols have put up 74.6 points per game and have given up 62.9 points each matchup. During the tournament, they have averaged 72.0 points and have allowed 60.0 from opposing teams.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie shows off the best Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers betting odds. Current odds show the Vols as 4.5-point favorites, with market analysis indicating that they have a 63.1 percent chance of winning.

The Wildcats rely on their offense too much, while the Vols are the more balanced team. Look for the Vols to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Tennessee Volunteers -4.5 (-110)