What channel is Kentucky vs Vanderbilt on today? UK basketball odds, TV schedule

Posted by author January 25, 2025 Basketball

Kentucky basketball has bullied Vanderbilt for more than two decades. After the Commodores won four consecutive meetings — two each in 2006 and 2007 — they’ve tasted victory only eight times since, compared to 28 triumphs for the Wildcats.

From January 2017 through January 2023, UK vanquished Vandy 14 straight times. And Kentucky owns a decisive edge in the all-time series, up 157-49.

New UK coach Mark Pope seeks to continue the program’s success versus Vanderbilt today, as the teams square off at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville.

“I do think it’s a great venue,” Pope said of Memorial Gymnasium, which opened in 1952 and is the oldest active home venue in the 16-team SEC. “Right now the way they’re playing, it’s a great gym. And I’m sure it’ll be sold out — like all gyms (we visit).

“They’ve got some good juice in there, so it should be really fun. Like, you want to play in great places, and I think it’s a great place.”

UK (14-4, 3-2 SEC) and Vanderbilt (15-4, 3-3) are looking to get back on the winning track after losses in their most recent outings — with both falling to the same team: Alabama. The Crimson Tide beat the Wildcats, 102-97, last week at Rupp Arena. Then Alabama turned around and dismissed Vandy, 103-87, at Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday.

Here’s what you need to know to follow today’s game from home:

UK and Vanderbilt are slated to tip off at 2:30 p.m. ET today at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville.

Betting odds: Kentucky is a 3 ⅟₂-point road favorite (-110) on DraftKings, which set the over/under at 164 ½ points (-110). The money line odds are Kentucky -180, Vanderbilt +150.

The contest between the Wildcats and Commodores will air on ESPN. Karl Ravech (play-by-play) and Jimmy Dykes (analyst) will have the call.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app or ESPN+.

You also can stream ESPN on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington.

You can also listen online via UKAthletics.com.

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