Kentucky (17-8) vs Vanderbilt (17-8)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rupp Arena)
Betting Odds: Kentucky -6.5 -- Over/Under: 161.5
The Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Game Preview!
We're here to break down our prediction for the Vanderbilt vs Kentucky college basketball game happening on Wednesday, February 19th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let's dive into what we think will happen in this matchup.
The Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview!
The Vanderbilt Commodores are sitting at 17-8 (5-7) this season after dropping their last game to Tennessee, 81-76. They had a 44-31 lead at halftime, but Tennessee outscored them 50-32 in the second half. The Commodores shot 45.8% from the field, hit 44.4% of their three-pointers, and made 71.4% of their free throws. Jason Edwards was on fire with 24 points and a rebound, while Jaylen Carey chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds.
Before that game, the Commodores lost to Auburn 80-68, but they did manage to beat Texas 86-78 earlier. Vanderbilt has dropped four out of their last five games and is sitting in 10th place in the SEC with a 5-7 record. They're scoring 80.4 points per game and letting in 72.6 points, with averages of 35 rebounds and 14.2 assists each game this season. Jason Edwards is putting up 17.6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Devin McGlockton is getting 10.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game this year. Vanderbilt is shooting 45.9% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season.
The Kentucky Wildcats Team Preview!
The Kentucky Wildcats are 17-8 (6-6) this season after losing to Texas 82-78 in their last game. They were up 41-37 at halftime, but Texas outscored them 45-37 in the second half, leading to the loss. The Wildcats hit 41.9% of their shots from the field, 25% from three-point range, and 71.4% from the free-throw line. Otega Oweh was on fire with 20 points and five rebounds, and Amari Williams chipped in with 18 points and 12 rebounds, even though they didn't get the win.
Before that game, the Wildcats beat Tennessee 75-64 and South Carolina 80-57. Kentucky's dropped three of their last five games and they're sitting at ninth in the SEC standings with a 6-6 record. They're scoring 85.9 points a game and letting in 76.3, while also grabbing 39.6 rebounds and dishing out 17.4 assists per game this season. Otega Oweh is putting up 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler are their next top scorers, but they're out with injuries. Kentucky's hitting 48.3% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 37.9% from three this season.
The Vanderbilt vs Kentucky Game Prediction!
The Pick: Kentucky -6.5 -110
Kentucky's coming into this game after a rough finish against Texas, but at least they're playing at home this time. The Wildcats are hitting 48.3% of their shots and scoring almost 86 points a game, although they're dealing with some important injuries right now. Vanderbilt's lost four out of their last five games and hasn't won any of their last five road games. They did manage to beat Kentucky 74-69 a few weeks back, but they've been struggling since then. I'm worried about Kentucky's injuries, but I just can't trust Vanderbilt on the road with how they're playing away from home. I'd go with Kentucky to cover here.
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