The Volunteers will play the Wildcats on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Kroger Field. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Tennessee and Kentucky, kicking off at Kroger Field on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Tennessee has a 98.33 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Kentucky is 97.33.
- Away Tennessee - As Week 9 looms, Tennessee currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky has a 4-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Tennessee ranks 4th (221) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky currently ranking 5th (219) for points scored in the SEC Conference.
- Points Against - Tennessee stands 6th (136) in the SEC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Kentucky sits at 4th (165) in the SEC Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Tennessee has a 5-2 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Kentucky currently 5-2 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready, folks, for a wild showdown between Tennessee and Kentucky on October 28th!
This highly anticipated Week 9 game will take place at Kroger Field, adding to the excitement. As we enter the second half of the 2023-24 college football season, the stakes are higher than ever.
According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Tennessee holds a slight edge with a score of 98.33, while Kentucky trails closely behind at 97.33. It's going to be a neck-and-neck battle!
Both teams currently stand at 5-2, making this matchup even more crucial. The fight for a higher ranking will be intense, and neither side will back down.
If you're feeling lucky, place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers. And don't forget to check out the prop bets for this exciting matchup below.
To make the most informed decision, compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline. This way, you'll be ready to join the action and cheer your team to victory. So mark your calendars and get ready for a game to remember!
Best Volunteers at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Kentucky | Favorite Tennessee |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kentucky | Favorite Tennessee |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Tennessee is a -4 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +4 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Tennessee is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Tennessee
Kentucky
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | -4 -105+4 -115 |
Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Tennessee - Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4 Tennessee favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Tennessee at Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
First Team To Score
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | -140+110Bet |
Tennessee
Kentucky
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | -185+120+10000Bet |
Tennessee
Kentucky
Game to Overtime
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Tennessee
Kentucky
Both Teams Score 10+
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -1100No +600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tennessee
Kentucky
Both Teams Score 20+
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -120No -110Bet |
Tennessee
Kentucky
Both Teams Score 30+
10/28/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +575No -1000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 10 | Kentucky vs Tennessee Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 | TENN 28, UK 18 Neyland Stadium | Tennessee by 10 |
| 2023 Week 9 | Tennessee vs Kentucky Saturday, October 28th, 2023 | TENN 33, UK 27 Kroger Field | Tennessee by 6 |
| 2022 Week 9 | Kentucky vs Tennessee Saturday, October 29th, 2022 | TENN 44, UK 6 Neyland Stadium | Tennessee by 38 |
| 2021 Week 10 | Tennessee vs Kentucky Saturday, November 6th, 2021 | TENN 45, UK 42 Kroger Field | Tennessee by 3 |
| 2020 Week 7 | Kentucky vs Tennessee Saturday, October 17th, 2020 | UK 34, TENN 7 Neyland Stadium | Kentucky by 27 |
| 2019 Week 11 | Tennessee vs Kentucky Saturday, November 9th, 2019 | TENN 17, UK 13 Kroger Field | Tennessee by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #17 Tennessee | 4-4 | 0.500 | 9 | 4 | 413 | 264 | 6-1 | 1-3 | W2 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 0.375 | 7 | 6 | 378 | 336 | 4-3 | 3-2 | L1 |
Tennessee & Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Tennessee Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Tennessee | +4000 Bet |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Kentucky YR: futures available
Tennessee & Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Virginia vs Tennessee | TENN 49, UVA 13 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Austin Peay vs Tennessee | TENN 30, APSU 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Tennessee vs Florida | FLA 29, TENN 16 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | UTSA vs Tennessee | TENN 45, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | South Carolina vs Tennessee | TENN 41, SC 20 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Texas A&M vs Tennessee | TENN 20, TA&M 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Tennessee vs Alabama | ALA 34, TENN 20 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tennessee vs Kentucky | TENN 33, UK 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | UConn vs Tennessee | TENN 59, CONN 3 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Tennessee vs Missouri | MIZ 36, TENN 7 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Georgia vs Tennessee | UGA 38, TENN 10 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Vanderbilt vs Tennessee | TENN 48, VAN 24 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Iowa vs Tennessee Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | TENN 35, IOWA 0 Monday, January 1st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Kentucky | UK 44, BALL 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Kentucky | UK 28, EKU 17 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs Kentucky | UK 35, AKR 3 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Kentucky vs Vanderbilt | UK 45, VAN 28 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Florida vs Kentucky | UK 33, FLA 14 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Kentucky vs Georgia | UGA 51, UK 13 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Missouri vs Kentucky | MIZ 38, UK 21 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tennessee vs Kentucky | TENN 33, UK 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kentucky vs Mississippi State | UK 24, MSST 3 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Alabama vs Kentucky | ALA 49, UK 21 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Kentucky vs South Carolina | SC 17, UK 14 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Kentucky vs Louisville | UK 38, LOU 31 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Clemson vs Kentucky Taxslayer Gator Bowl | CLEM 38, UK 35 Friday, December 29th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Tennessee vs Kentucky College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Tennessee vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tennessee vs Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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