The rivalry reignites! No. 3 Kentucky (24-11) battles No. 2 Tennessee (29-7) in the Sweet 16 on March 28th, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The Wildcats swept the Vols in the regular season—78-73 in Knoxville, 75-64 in Lexington—but can they make it 3-0 in Indy? With Kentucky’s 2-2 NCAA Tournament record against SEC foes, this matchup could tip the scales.
Here’s everything you need to know: how to watch, current betting odds.
How to Watch
Don’t miss a second of this SEC showdown:
📅 Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:39 PM ET / 4:39 PM PT
📍 Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
📺 TV: TBS / truTV
📱Streaming Services:
Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV
Sling TV
FuboTV
🎙️ Radio: UK Sports Radio Network (Tom Leach, Jack Givens) online at wsgs.com or WLAP
Lexington, KY: 98.1 FM / 630 WLAP
London, KY: 103.9 FM WWEL
Louisville, KY: 840 AM WHAS
Madisonville, KY: 93.9 FM WKTG
Hazard/Pikeville, KY: 101.1 WSGS
Kentucky’s last Sweet 16 run was in 2019—will they reclaim glory, or will Tennessee flip the script?
Odds & Betting Lines
The betting world leans toward the Vols:
Spread: Tennessee -4.5 (-110) | Kentucky +4.5 (-110) (via FanDuel)
Moneyline: Tennessee -205 | Kentucky +170
Over/Under: 144.5 (-110)
Kentucky is 5-0 as an underdog against Tennessee since 2023 (per On3). But Tennessee’s top-20 defense could stifle the Cats’ offense in a third matchup. BBN is hoping for a repeat of Kentucky’s 12-for-24 three-point barrage from the season sweep.
👉 Check FanDuel for live odds updates.
Prediction: Cats or Vols?
Kentucky’s NCAA history against SEC foes has been a rollercoaster:
✅ Wins: Arkansas (1978), Alabama (1986)
❌ Losses: LSU (1986), Auburn (2019)
Tennessee, meanwhile, has never reached a Final Four, but their 29-7 record makes them a serious contender.
Key Players:
Kentucky: Koby Brea, Otega Oweh
Tennessee: Chaz Lanier, Zakai Zeigler
This one should be a nail-biter.
WBN Prediction: Kentucky 74, Tennessee 72. The Cats’ rivalry edge holds—barely.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee isn’t just a game—it’s a grudge match with Elite Eight stakes.
Will the Wildcats channel their 2014 Lucas Oil magic, or will they relive 2015’s heartbreak?
📺 Tune in Friday at 7:39 PM ET to find out—BBN and Vol Nation are ready to roar.