College Football Odds: Kentucky Tennessee prediction, odds, pick

Tennessee is coming off a 52-49 win over Alabama. The Vols haven't won a game in 21 years. They lost to LSU in the SEC Championship Game. Kentucky is playing for a bowl game. It's a great contrast of styles when Kentucky’s rugged defense goes against the Tennessee Ferrari in Neyland Stadium. Kentucky has dealt with a lot of injuries this season. Will Levis was injured in a home-field loss to South Carolina. Mark Stoops is an elite defensive tactician. He will face the ultimate challenge when he goes up against Josh Heupel”s high-octane offenses.

Kentucky's defense will be tested by Tennessee's quarterback Hendon Hooker. The Wildcats shut down Florida's Anthony Richardson earlier in the season.

Kentucky will not be able to score enough points to keep up with Tennessee. The Wildcats probably won't score more than 24 points.

Kentucky's defense will keep the game close and cover for the Wildcats.