Kentucky vs. Tennessee odds, prediction, betting trends for Week 9 matchup

No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats (5-2) will play the No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (7-0) at Neyland Stadium (Saturday 7 p.m. ET, ESPN) on Saturday. The Vols have dominated the all-time series with a record 80-25-9. Last season, Tennessee defeated Kentucky 45-42 in a shootout down in Lexington. Kentucky's last win was over Mississippi State on October 15. The Wildcats are trying to keep pace in the SEC East.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee is a Week 9 game. The spread is 12.5 points. Over/under is 63.

Kentucky is 2-8 against the spread in their past 10 games against Tennessee. The Wildcats are 24-12 coming off of a home win under Mark Stoops. Tennessee is 6-1 ATS in its past 7 games this season and 12-0 straight up in the last 13 home games.

Kentucky and Tennessee are playing a game on Saturday night. The game features two of the best quarterbacks in the SEC, Hendon Hooker and Will Levis. Jaylin Hyatt has been a revelation for the Wildcats this season. Kentucky's defense is giving up 16.4 points per game this year. They need to stop Levs and his offense to give them a chance to win. Kentucky needs to get Rodriguez going in running game. He has 395 yards on 72 carries and three touchdowns in three games this term. Tennessee's offense has scored 52, 40, and 38 points against ranked SEC opponents this campaign.

Kentucky is having a week off after having the week before. The Wildcats are 3-0 ATS when listed as the underdog this season. Tennessee is 3.1 ATC as double-digit favorites.

Kentucky beats Tennessee 48-35.