The third-seeded Kentucky Wildcats face off against the second-seeded Tennessee Volunteers in an all-SEC Sweet 16 showdown on Friday. Kentucky comes into the game after their 84-75 win over Illinois, while Tennessee upset UCLA 67-58 in the Round of 32.

Matchup Overview

• Game Details:
  • Date: March 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:39 PM ET
  • Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

This will mark the third encounter between these teams this season, with Kentucky winning both previous matchups. Currently, Tennessee is a 4.5-point favorite, and the total points over/under is set at 144.5.

Key Players

Tennessee Volunteers

• Chaz Lanier: A standout in the NCAA Tournament thus far, Lanier scored 29 points against Wofford and 20 against UCLA.
• Zakai Zeigler: Registered a double-double in the match against Wofford with 12 points and 12 assists.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Otega Oweh: In the recent win over Illinois, Oweh contributed significantly with 15 points and grabbed four rebounds.
• Koby Brea: Scored 23 points in the match against Illinois, showcasing his impact on the game.

Predictions

The SportsLine Projection Model hints at an offensive clash, predicting a total score of 152 points. The model also offers an against-the-spread pick that has shown to be successful in over 50% of simulations.

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