Here's a look at the postseason history between Tennessee and Kentucky men's basketball heading into their Sweet 16 matchup Friday.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers picks for the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday

The No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats (24-11) and the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (29-7) will meet on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Tennessee’s defense has been dominant through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. No. 15 seed Wofford was held to 62 points in the first round, and No. 7 seed UCLA failed to break 60 points. The Volunteers must forget the regular season losses against the Wildcats and keep the positive momentum rolling.

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Familiar foes Kentucky and Tennessee meet tonight for the third time this season. UK is 2-0 vs. the Vols this year, but the latter are the betting favorites.

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The senior point guard has lifted the Vols further each season, and they are one game away from their first trip to the Final Four.