Kentucky Wildcats vs Tennessee Volunteers predictions, Feb 07, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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The highly anticipated matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers is set for February 7, 2026, at Kentucky’s home court. Both teams enter this contest showcasing impressive recent form, each having clinched 4 wins in their last 5 outings.

The Wildcats have been performing well on both ends of the court, demonstrating a cohesive team effort that emphasizes ball movement and defensive tenacity. Their ability to control the pace of the game will be crucial in countering the Volunteers’ style. Tennessee, known for their disciplined defense and sharp perimeter shooting, will look to exploit any weaknesses in Kentucky’s lineup.

Bookmaker odds reflect a tightly contested battle, with Kentucky favored slightly at 1.8 against Tennessee’s 1.85. Statistical analysis gives Kentucky a 48.9% chance of winning, while Tennessee holds a narrow 51.1% edge.

With both squads riding waves of momentum, this game promises to deliver a high-stakes intensity. Fans can expect a clash of tactical prowess, making for an unpredictable outcome that hinges on which team can impose their game plan more effectively.

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Kentucky
50.4%

Tennessee
49.6%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.83		1.83
	1.85		1.91
	1.8		1.85
	1.9		1.9

Latest Results

04.02.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Oklahoma Sooners basketball – 94:78
31.01.26 Arkansas Razorbacks basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 77:85
27.01.26 Vanderbilt Commodores basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 80:55
24.01.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Ole Miss Rebels basketball – 72:63
21.01.26 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Texas Longhorns basketball – 85:80

03.02.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Ole Miss Rebels basketball – 84:66
31.01.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 77:69
28.01.26 Georgia Bulldogs basketball – Tennessee Volunteers basketball – 85:86 OT
24.01.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Tennessee Volunteers basketball – 73:79
17.01.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 78:80

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kentucky won 4.

Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.

Tennessee may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kentucky won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1479:1448. (average 74:72.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Kentucky won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 707:675. (average 78.6:75).

Latest Head To Head

17.01.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 78:80
28.03.25 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 78:65
11.02.25 Kentucky Wildcats basketball – Tennessee Volunteers basketball – 75:64
28.01.25 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 73:78
09.03.24 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Kentucky Wildcats basketball – 81:85

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (12.92%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (11.7%)

3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (11.57%)

4. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (8.87%)

5. Houston Cougars: 11.8 (5.64%)

6. Connecticut Huskies: 14.2 (4.69%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.6 (4.56%)

8. Iowa State: 16.8 (3.96%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.5%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 20.6 (3.23%)

11. Purdue Boilermakers: 22.2 (3%)

12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 23 (2.89%)

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 28.4 (2.34%)

14. Texas Tech: 36 (1.85%)

15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.85%)

16. Michigan State: 46 (1.45%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.3%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (0.99%)

19. Brigham Young: 67 (0.99%)

20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.82%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.82%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.82%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.82%)

24. North Carolina: 81 (0.82%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.82%)

26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.66%)

27. Clemson: 126 (0.53%)

28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.53%)

29. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.33%)

31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.33%)

32. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.33%)

33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.33%)

34. NC State: 201 (0.33%)

35. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.27%)

36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.27%)

37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.27%)

38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.27%)

39. UCLA: 251 (0.27%)

40. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.19%)

41. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.19%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.19%)

43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.19%)

44. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.13%)

45. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.13%)

46. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)

47. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)

48. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

49. West Virginia: 751 (0.09%)

50. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.09%)

51. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)

52. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

53. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

55. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

58. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

63. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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