Sunday’s game that pits the Vanderbilt Commodores (14-1) against the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats (12-1) at Memorial Gymnasium has a projected final score of 74-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Vanderbilt, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on January 5.

According to our computer prediction, Kentucky is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) versus Vanderbilt. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 144.5 total.

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV channel: SEC Network +
• Where: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Memorial Gymnasium
• Line: Vanderbilt -6.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Vanderbilt -350, Kentucky +280

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Vanderbilt 74, Kentucky 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Kentucky (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

Vanderbilt is 1-1-0 against the spread, while Kentucky’s ATS record this season is 5-4-0. The Commodores have a 0-1-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Wildcats have a record of 4-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams combine to score 169.3 points per game, 24.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Vanderbilt is 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall in its past 10 contests, while Kentucky has gone 5-4 against the spread and 8-1 overall.

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Vanderbilt Performance Insights

• The Commodores average 89.9 points per game (sixth in college basketball) while giving up 57.3 per outing (57th in college basketball). They have a +489 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 32.6 points per game.
• Vanderbilt wins the rebound battle by 9.1 boards on average. It records 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 23rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 29.4 per contest.
• Vanderbilt connects on 1.9 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.1 (101st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.2.
• The Commodores rank 10th in college basketball with 101.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 10th in college basketball defensively with 64.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Vanderbilt has had fewer turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 12.9 per game (38th in college basketball action) while forcing 22.3 (16th in college basketball).

Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats outscore opponents by 21.4 points per game (posting 79.4 points per game, 33rd in college basketball, and allowing 58 per outing, 64th in college basketball) and have a +278 scoring differential.
• Kentucky pulls down 38.7 rebounds per game (21st in college basketball) while allowing 29.4 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 9.3 boards per game.
• Kentucky knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (26th in college basketball) while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc (142nd in college basketball). It is making 3.9 more threes than its opponents, who drain 4.7 per game at 25%.
• Kentucky has committed 12.3 turnovers per game (24th in college basketball) while forcing 13 (329th in college basketball).

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