Sunday’s contest between the Vanderbilt Commodores (14-1) and the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats (12-1) at Memorial Gymnasium has a projected final score of 74-68 based on our computer prediction, with Vanderbilt coming out on top. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on January 5.

According to our computer prediction, Kentucky projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus Vanderbilt. The over/under is listed at 144.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that 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 has gone 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 two 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 games, 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 contest (57th in college basketball). They have a +489 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 32.6 points per game.
• The 38.5 rebounds per game Vanderbilt averages rank 23rd in college basketball, and are 9.1 more than the 29.4 its opponents grab per contest.
• Vanderbilt connects on 7.1 three-pointers per game (101st in college basketball), 1.9 more than 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 committed 9.4 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.9 (38th in college basketball play) while forcing 22.3 (16th in college basketball).

Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats have a +278 scoring differential, topping opponents by 21.4 points per game. They’re putting up 79.4 points per game, 33rd in college basketball, and are allowing 58 per contest to rank 64th in college basketball.
• Kentucky wins the rebound battle by an average of 9.3 boards. It pulls down 38.7 rebounds per game (21st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.4.
• Kentucky hits 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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