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Vanderbilt and Kentucky are playing in a coin flip matchup on Saturday afternoon.

Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Saturday, Feb. 28

Iain MacMillan

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) defends against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky guard tabbed as a breakout star in the 2025-26 college basketball season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 27, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gestures against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Analytics pick the winner between Kentucky and #25 Vanderbilt

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 27, 2026

Former UK player Tayshaun Prince walked out to center court during a timeout in the game against Florida. March 9, 2019Kentucky Vs Florida

Should Mark Pope hire Tayshaun Prince to be the GM at Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 27, 2026

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Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington disputes a call during the second half against Georgia at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

What to know about Vanderbilt since their last matchup with Kentucky

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 27, 2026

Nov 26, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope explains what will determine how much success Kentucky has down the stretch

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 26, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will lose to Vanderbilt

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 26, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat the Vanderbilt Commodores

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 26, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Where Kentucky's postseason hopes stand after important win at South Carolina

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 26, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope gave an encouraging update on the recovery of Kam Williams

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky having 'ongoing conversations' about possibility of hiring a GM

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 25, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) passes the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Fans will love to see this surprising stat on Kentucky's center Malachi Moreno

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 25, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Predicting Kentucky's record in the final three games of the season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Denzel Aberdeen 'bailed us out' against South Carolina

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) celebrates after getting fouled against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mo Dioubate talks 'fighting through adversity' in win at South Carolina

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 25, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says last ten days put an 'emotional toll' on this Kentucky team

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) drives around Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

A desperate Kentucky team got a massive 72-63 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 24, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) looks on during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky has fallen significantly in Joe Lunardi's recent Bracketology update

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 24, 2026

Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope earned a fine from the SEC for his comments about the officiating following Saturday's loss to Auburn.

Mark Pope Fined for His Suspiciously Loud Hot-Mic Officiating Moment

Mike McDaniel

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Feb 24, 2026

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