Tennessee vs. Kentucky Odds: Who's the Favorite?

Latest Tennessee vs. Kentucky Odds: Who Is Favored to Win? 👇

The Vols are favored over Kentucky by 16 points, per DraftKings TN.

🔢 Spread	Tennessee -8.5, Kentucky +8.5
📊 Moneyline	Tennessee -310, Kentucky +250
📈 Game Total	Over/under 54.5 points
✅ Last Verified	January 26, 2026

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What the Spread Tells Us

Oddsmakers do not expect this to be a close game. But it is within 10 points, indicating it won't be a complete blowout.

What the Moneyline Tells Us

The moneyline largely favors Tennessee, so much so that placing a bet on the Vols wouldn't be worth the minimal payout that one would receive if they win. The huge payout on the Kentucky moneyline may be tempting, but the Wildcats are major underdogs for a reason.

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History of Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Series

A whopping 120 games have been played in football between Tennessee and Kentucky dating back to 1893, making it one of the oldest rivalries in college football history.

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Vols Record vs. Kentucky

The Vols hold a 85-26-9 record vs. Kentucky in football. Tennessee is currently on a four-game winning streak against the Wildcats.

All-Time Best Tennessee/Kentucky Games

Date	Winner
Nov. 26, 2011	Kentucky 10-7
Nov. 28, 2009	Tennessee 30-24 (OT)
Nov. 24, 2007	Tennessee 52-50 (4OT)

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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Odds FAQs

Tennessee will likely be favored to beat Kentucky when the teams meet again in 2026. They won the recent matchup 56-34 when the teams met in October 2025, winning the game by three touchdowns and the offense generating multiple touchdowns.

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The Volunteers are 85-26-9 all-time against Kentucky. They have dominated the series throughout the history, and are still seen as the better team in 2025, as they are favored to win this game by more than a touchdown.

Kentucky and Tennessee will play in the 2026 season after the Vols won the recent battle 56-34 in Week 9 of the 2025 season on October 25, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky beat Tennessee 56-0 in their first-ever meeting on October 21, 1893. The game was played in crisp, chilly, football weather and in front of a few hundred spectators.

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Tennessee Vols vs. Kentucky Odds: Who Is Favored to Win?