Ahead of Saturday's contest in SEC play, Tennessee has a 67.3 percent chance to defeat the Wildcats, according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor . Nolan Analytics projects the Vols to defeat Kentucky, 78-72.

The Kentucky Wildcats have had a rough season so far, just 11-6 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. But, they are coming off of a win over LSU in which they hope

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - JANUARY 15: Kharyssa Richardson #33 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Sacha Washington #35 of the Vanderbilt Commodores fight for rebounding position during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum on January 15, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images) © Jason Clark, Getty Images

UK basketball did it again. Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats used another late rally to win an SEC game, beating Tennessee for a third straight victory.

Tennessee (12-5, 2-2 SEC) and Kentucky (11-6, 2-2 SEC) will renew their Southeastern Conference rivalry on Saturday at Food City Center. Tipoff between the Vols and Wildcats is slated for noon EST and will be televised by ESPN. Dan Shulman (play-by-play) and Jay Bilas (analyst) will be on the call.

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Tennessee last played Kentucky on March 28, 2025 during the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Vols defeated Kentucky, 85-78. The schools played three times last season with the Wildcats winning, 78-73, on Jan. 28, 2025. Kentucky also defeated Tennessee, 75-64, on Feb. 11, 2025. The Wildcats are 6-4 in the last 10 meetings.

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