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Tennessee vs. Kentucky Free Pick

LEXINGTON, KY (The Spread) – No. 1 Kentucky takes on SEC rival Tennessee at 7:00PM ET tonight in what could be a defensive struggle.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Kentucky as a 16.5-point favorite over Tennessee for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 131 points. The Volunteers enter play with a 10-11 overall record and are 0-6 on the road, while the Wildcats are 21-1 overall and 14-0 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Wildcats opened as a 16.5-point favorite and while at least one offshore book lists the spread at 17, most places have stuck with the opening number. The over/under total, meanwhile, is up to 131 after opening at 129.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 53% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Kentucky. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest college basketball trends, the under is 7-0 in the last seven meetings between these two teams when Kentucky is the home squad and 7-0 in the last seven meetings overall. The under is also 13-3-1 in the Volunteers’ last 17 games overall and 23-6 in their last 29 games as a road underdog. The under is 4-1-1 in the Wildcats’ last six games as a favorite and 21-8-2 in their last 31 games overall.

TUESDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY UNDER 131

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