The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (17-4) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8) in an SEC showdown on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to bounce back after losses, with Kentucky recently losing to Texas 82-78 and Vanderbilt suffering two consecutive losses, including a defeat against Tennessee on Feb. 15, 81-76.

Kentucky aims to avenge its earlier loss to Vanderbilt, who triumphed 74-69 on Jan. 25 in Nashville. Key players Otega Oweh and Amari Williams are pivotal for Kentucky, despite injury concerns.

Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Odds

• Spread: Wildcats -5.5
• Over/Under: 161.5 points
• Moneyline: Wildcats -262, Commodores +213

Players in Focus

• Otega Oweh: Averaging 16 points with 4.6 rebounds and has scored over 20 points in four of the last eight games.
• Amari Williams: Contributing 10.5 points, leading in rebounds and blocks.
• Jason Edwards: Leading Vanderbilt with 17.6 points, showing solid shooting from beyond the arc.
• Devin McGlockton: Averaging 10.8 points and nearly 8 rebounds per game.

Predictions

SportsLine’s model forecasts the total combined points will remain under 161, suggesting strong defensive plays from both teams. The model also reveals an A-rated pick that has shown a success rate close to 70% in simulations. For the latest insights and picks, make sure to check SportsLine.