Yes, the loss to No. 1 Auburn over the weekend sucked for the Vols, but the good news is the Tennessee basketball team already has a great chance to flush that defeat by making noise on Tuesday night. Next up on the schedule is a home matchup with Kentucky.
No. 8 Tennessee vs. No. 14 UK? Yup, this is a nice mid-week showdown for everyone to enjoy. Rick Barnes and Co. know that Mark Pope and the Wildcats will have an upset on their mind, but that won't matter as the stands in Knoxville are going to be packed. If you won't be making your way to the stadium, we've got you covered with TV and streaming info in this piece.
How to watch No. 8 Tennessee vs. No. 14 Kentucky on TV
Countless people across the country can't wait for this one. ESPN will be broadcasting things to a national audience, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
How to stream No. 8 Tennessee vs. No. 14 Kentucky on Tuesday night
If you're going to be away from home, not to worry, as a stream will be available via the ESPN app. In addition, you can also find one on fubo.TV.
Tennessee is an 8.5-point favorite against Kentucky hoops
As you might have been able to guess, the Vols are a big home favorite at 8.5 points. In the loss to Auburn, Tennessee was there late to post a win, but some questionable calls from the refs sure didn't do them any favors. Against Kentucky, Chaz Lanier and the rest of the playmakers will need to be at their best.
The Wildcats are facing some injury adversity, as standout guard Lamont Butler has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Butler has been fantastic this year, averaging 13.2 points and 4.8 assists per contest.