| MATCHUP | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-3 | 4-2 |
| Where | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | |
| When | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SEC Network | |
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will meet on Wednesday evening in a regular season contest at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats enter Wednesday’s contest with a 4–2 win-loss record. Kentucky has amassed wins over Nicholls State, Valparaiso, Eastern Illinois, and Loyola Maryland, while dropping games to Louisville and Michigan State. In the Kentucky Wildcats dominant 88–46 victory over Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, guard Denzel Aberdeen tallied 11 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal for the Wildcats.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 87.5 points per game on 49.1 shooting from the field and 32.7 percent shooting from behind the three-point line. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing 64.7 points per game on 36.2 percent shooting from the field which ranks 15th in the country. Senior guard Denzel Aberdeen leads the team with 13.7 points, 4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Senior guard Otega Oweh is averaging 12.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal a game. Freshman center Malachi Moreno has been a breakout contributor. Standing at 7’0 feet tall, Moreno is averaging 10.2 points, 7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 block per contest. Forward Mouhamed Dioubate contributes 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1 steal and 0.8 blocks a game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles arrive at Wednesday night’s game with a 3–3 win-loss record. Tennessee Tech has compiled wins over Virginia‑Lynchburg, Berea, and USC Upstate, while losing games to Western Kentucky, Charlotte, and West Georgia. In the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles most recent game, guard Mekhi Cameron tallied 20 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal and forward Dani Pounds compiled 16 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist in Tennessee Tech’s 88-84 over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans.
The Golden Eagles are averaging 70.5 points per game while allowing 74.3 points per game. Senior guard Mekhi Cameron leads the team in the scoring department, averaging 14.4 points per contest. Junior forward Dani Pounds is averaging 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks a game. Guard Ja’Quavian Florence contributes 9.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game and junior forward JaJuan Nicholls has averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
• Superior talent. The Kentucky Wildcats have five players that are averaging over 10 points per game.
• Defensive dominance. Through six games played in the 2025 season, the Kentucky Wildcats are allowing opponents 64.7 points per game on 36.2 percent shooting from the field which ranks 15th in the nation.
• Home court advantage. The Kentucky Wildcats have traditionally presented opponents with a superior home court advantage. The Wildcats are 4-1 at home this season.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
• Senior Mekhi Cameron has been the team’s best scorer in 2025. Cameron is averaging 14.4 points per game.
• Balanced frontcourt: Nicholls and Pounds provide rebounding and interior scoring.
• The Golden Eagles won the team’s most recent game defeating USC Upstate 88-84.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Prediction
This matchup is a clear contrast in talent and depth. Kentucky has multiple scoring options, an elite defense, and the ability to dominate the glass. Tennessee Tech has shown offensive balance, but the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defense has struggled against stronger competition this season.
Tennessee Tech’s offense may keep them competitive early, but Kentucky’s overall talent, team depth and defensive efficiency should overwhelm the Golden Eagles over 40 minutes of play. With that said, I am backing the Kentucky Wildcats to cover the 37.5 points in this game.