Kentucky at Vanderbilt 11/11/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Jim

Latest Odds : VAN -3 Total 52.5

Kentucky's last two games have gone down to the final play, and they were 1-1 with both games decided by three points. The Wildcats travel to Vanderbilt this week, a team that has yet to win in the SEC and is 4-5 overall. Kentucky is already bowl-eligible with a 6-3 record. Six of Kentucky's nine games have been decided by a touchdown or less

Fitting with its flair for dramatic endings, Kentucky is averaging 26.1 points per game and giving up 26.2. Kentucky is averaging 192 yards passing and 161 rushing. Stephen Johnson has passed for 1605 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Benny Snell Jr. has rushed for 897 yards and 12 touchdowns. Johnson has run for 304 yards and three more scores. Garrett Johnson has 388 yards receiving, and three more receivers have around 200.


Vanderbilt ended a five-game losing streak last week with a win over Western Kentucky. The Commodores played three ranked opponents in that stretch of losses. The Commodores got a win over a ranked team early in the year. Vanderbilt is averaging 220 yards passing and 103 rushing. Vanderbilt is averaging 26.9 points and giving up 29.2 per game. Kyle Shurmur has passed for 1884 yards, 20 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Trent Sherfield has 540 yards receiving and Kaija Lipscomb has 440. They have 10 touchdown catches between them. Ralph Webb is the leading rusher with 543 yards and six touchdowns.

Recent Betting Trends:
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Commodores are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 8-2-1 in Commodores last 11 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores -3
For the past four seasons, the home team has won in this series. Wanted both these teams to have break through seasons but both have been a little disappointing. The home field is once again the difference as Vandy gets much needed win. Final Score Prediction, Vandy Commodores win and cover ATS 26-20.