An unlikely touchdown scorer and other bets for Kentucky vs. Tennessee football

By Jon Hale

Updated October 27, 2023 4:59 PM

Preview: Kentucky football vs. No. 21 Tennessee

Click below to read more of the Herald-Leader’s and Kentucky.com’s preview coverage ahead of Saturday’s Kentucky-Tennessee football game at 7 p.m. at Kroger Field.

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Kentucky football (5-2, 2-2) will look to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts No. 21 Tennessee (5-2, 2-2) at Kroger Field on Saturday.

Looking to bet on the Wildcats versus the Volunteers? Here is what you need to know about four possible bets you can make in Kentucky.

What is the spread of the Kentucky versus Tennessee football game?

As of Thursday, Tennessee was favored by 3.5 points. Kentucky and Tennessee have alternated close games with blowouts across the last six meetings with the last three games played in Lexington all decided by four or fewer points.

What is the over/under for points scored in Kentucky versus Tennessee?

The over/under for combined points scored is set at 51.5. Both teams average just more than 31 points per game but have been less effective recently with no more than 21 points in either of their last two games. The two teams combine to surrender on average 43 points per game.

Running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) has scored one touchdown this season but could be in store for a larger role down the stretch. Jack Weaver

Who will score a touchdown for Kentucky versus Tennessee?

FanDuel offers odds for nine different Kentucky options to score a touchdown in the game. Among the most intriguing of those options is running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye at plus-430. On his Monday radio show, UK coach Mark Stoops pointed to Sumo-Karngbaye as a player who could see an expanded role out of the bye week. “He needs to step up for us this week,” offensive coordinator Liam Coen said of Sumo-Karngbaye.

How many rushing yards will Ray Davis total versus Tennessee?

DraftKings and Caesars have the over/under for Davis rushing yards set at 92.5, but FanDuel set its total lower at 87.5. Davis leads the SEC in rushing yards per game (111.6), but that number is boosted by his career-best 280 yards in the win over Florida. In both of Tennessee’s losses this season, the opponent had a 100-yard rusher, so if you like Kentucky to win the path to victory likely includes Davis hitting the over here.

This story was originally published October 27, 2023 at 7:36 AM.

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Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the Herald-Leader in 2022 but has covered UK athletics for more than 10 years. Hale was named the 2021 Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year. Support my work with a digital subscription