Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game

Key Highlights

• But the emphasis in building a strong defensive team in the offseason has led to struggles at the offensive end. And with Jaland Lowe having season-ending surgery, this is a Kentucky offense that has no true point guard presence.
• That’s shown up in SEC play, where the Wildcats rank in the 100s in offensive efficiency. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere has also been a marked drop in the pace of play.
• Kentucky now ranks 156th in adjusted tempo, something that will suit the Tennessee Volunteers just fine. That’s because they play even slower.
• The Vols sit at just 67 possessions per game, partly because they tend to extend them.
• Tennessee leads the nation in offensive rebounding rate, getting second opportunities at a clip of nearly 44%. The Vols also rank among the worst teams in the nation at coughing up the ball, which has led to lower scores.