Zakai Zeigler had his way getting to the charity stripe the last time these two programs faced off. Read more to see why the Vols' guard should shine again in this conference clash by reading our Kentucky vs. Tennesee betting picks.
It was an offensive explosion that night for Tennessee, with five players reaching double-digits. The Vols rolled despite Dalton Knecht scoring just 16 points, one of only three SEC contests in which he’s not scored at least 22 points. With the SEC regular season title secured, the Vols can now focus on building a resume of their own as they push for a No. 1 seed.for Kentucky vs.
However, that’s been the story of the season for the Wildcats. Despite their athleticism and length, good guards have gone for career nights against them. Even the win over Vanderbilt saw Tyrin Lawrence score 23 points for a season-high, despite a usage rate of just 21.3 for the game. While he’s unlikely to get into the lane as easily as he did in that first meeting — when DJ Wagner, Kentucky’s best perimeter defender, was out injured — he should be able to continue attacking the team's biggest weaknesses at that end of the floor. That includes Kentucky’s inability to stay in front of attacking guards, and a tendency to leave players wide open for quality looks from downtown., 87% of his possessions end either with a shot at the rim or a 3-point attempt.
Meanwhile, Jonas Aidoo is the type of physical big who gives Kentucky problems inside, and teams are feasting in the paint against the Wildcats this year. That includes the offensive glass, where Aidoo pulled down four of his game-high 11 boards in the first meeting. This is a tricky one to call, and those who got Kentucky +9.5 early are in better shape. The Wildcats don’t tend to get blown out and have plenty of offensive firepower, especially from the outside. They shot 52% against a strong Tennessee defense in the first meeting.
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