Saturday Down South’s Michael Bratton and Chris Marler predict the winner of Saturday’s game between Kentucky and Tennessee.
Here is what they had to say about the game:
Tennessee (-1) at Kentucky
Michael: It’s not exactly clear which flip Jeremy Pruitt and his coaching staff hit but Tennessee’s defense has quickly turned into one of the SEC’s most improved units and with Brian Maurer seemingly ready to return to the field for the Vols, the offense should be in a great position to score some points on the road this weekend. That’s not to say Kentucky won’t have some success against Tennessee this weekend but the limitations of a Lynn Bowden-run offense will catch up to the Wildcats Saturday night. This game will come down to the wire but I’m predicting Tennessee to keep its streak going for another week.
Tennessee 20 Kentucky 17
Chris: They should call this “The Little Engine That Could Bowl” because both of these teams have shown tremendous fight over the last month of the season. The Vols have won 3 of 4 and Kentucky has won 2 of their last 3 despite basically running the same one-man offense the Toon Squad did in Space Jam. It makes sense. Lynn Bowden is obviously MJ, and Jeremy Pruitt looks like a Monstar.
All jokes aside this should be the 2nd best game in the SEC this week. Kentucky has been a different team at home. They’re 4-1 overall and 5-0 ATS. They’re also averaging 23 points more per game at home than on the road. Regardless, I think Tennessee wins this game. Kentucky has had at least 1 turnover in all 8 games this season including multiple turnovers in 4 of the 8.
Tennessee 20 Kentucky 17
