Here's how you can watch the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Tennessee Volunteers Sweet Sixteen matchup tonight: tipoff time and where to stream

The No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers will face the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats in what looks to be one of the most exciting matchups of the 2025 Sweet Sixteen. 

Why is it exciting? The Volunteers only hold a slight edge, being a -4.5-point favorite on the spread. 

This game will be an unstoppable force versus an immovable object: Kentucky, led by Otega Oweh (16.3 PPG) has one of the nation's best offenses, while Tennessee, led by Chaz Lanier (18.1 PPG) has one of the nation's best defenses. 

Will the Volunteers be able to shut down the Wildcats like they did the Crimson Tide in the regular season?

When is the Kentucky vs. Tennessee Sweet Sixteen game?

Friday, March 28, 2025

• Matchup: (3) Kentucky vs. (2) Tennessee
• Time: 4:39 PM (PST), 5:39 PM (MST), 7:39 PM (EST)
• Network: TBS and truTV
• Prediction: The Volunteers are a -4.5-point favorite on the spread
• Who's winning: The Tennessee Volunteers

How can I watch the Kentucky vs. Tennessee Sweet Sixteen game tonight?

To watch the Kentucky vs. Tennessee March Madness game, you’ll need access to TBS or truTV.

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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

Heading into today’s Sweet Sixteen matchup, Kentucky clearly has the scoring edge. However, the Volunteers make up for a less potent offense with a defense that will shut down the Wildcats tonight.

What could happen: While Tennessee has an exceptional defense, they rely on 3-point shooting — faltering in this metric when against Kentucky. If Kentucky can hold them to the paint, it could be a disaster for the Volunteers.

Who is winning the Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers matchup?

The Volunteers are sending the Wildcats back to Kentucky. While Kentucky has offensive firepower, it won't mean anything against an above-average scoring Volunteers offensive that also has one of the best defenses in the country.