The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off back-to-back losses to Auburn and Mississippi State. They face another tough SEC opponent this week, hosting the Tennessee Volunteers. The Vols are asked to cover a bunch of points on the road here, and I like the home dog in a game that should be pretty close.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Wildcats are 3-2 at home this season, and their two losses came by a combined margin of eight points to Florida and Auburn. They did beat Missouri by a score of 21-13 on September 26. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in this series.

2. Vols Defense - Tennessee has really struggled against the pass, ranking 13th in the conference allowing opponents to average 248 passing yards per game. In Week 1 the Vols gave up 433 yards passing in a home win over Bowling Green.

3. X-Factor - The Volunteers are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win.

Selection: This is a play on the Kentucky Wildcats (8*)