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Ohio State vs. Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State vs. Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4) and the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) meet Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Ohio State rolled up a 95-73 win against Valparaiso last time out on Tuesday, covering as a 21.5-point favorite at most shops as the Over (150.5) connected. Despite the win over Valpo, the Buckeyes are 2-3 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the previous 5 outings. The Under has hit in 3 of 4 games, too.

Kentucky topped rival Louisville 93-85 at home Dec. 14, but the Wildcats failed to cash as a 10-point favorite. The Wildcats have won 10 of 11 games this season, but UK is a dismal 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games. The Over and Under have alternated in the past 7 outings.

The last time these teams met was Dec. 21, 2019, a 71-65 Ohio State win as a 3.5-point favorite at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the Over (132) cashed.

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Ohio State vs. Kentucky odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Kentucky -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Ohio State +7.5 (-110) | Kentucky -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 160.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ohio State vs. Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 86, Ohio State 73

Moneyline

Kentucky (-350) will cost you 3½ times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a standalone bet or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

On the flip side, Ohio State (+260) cannot be trusted after dropping 3 of the past 5 games, including a 38-point loss against Auburn in its most recent battle against an SEC opponent.

PASS.

Against the spread

KENTUCKY -7.5 (-110) is the play.

The Wildcats are a risky play, as Kentucky has covered just once in the past 6 games. However, that cover was a 90-89 OT victory in Seattle as a 6-point underdog against Gonzaga. Kentucky is 2-0 SU/ATS in its 2 games on a neutral floor this season.

On the flip side, Ohio State +7.5 (-110) has covered just twice in the past 5 games, with 2 losses by 24 or more points in the past 2 outings off campus.

Over/Under

UNDER 160.5 (-115) is worth a look, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Buckeyes, who are averaging just 56.0 points per game in the past 2 non-home contests.

For the Wildcats, the Over and Under have alternated in the past 7 games, with the Over hitting last time out.

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Louisville at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Louisville at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (9-1) welcome the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) to Rupp Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 5:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Louisville vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky, which is No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 2-game winning streak. It beat the Colgate Raiders 78-67 Wednesday, closing as a 31.5-point home favorite. The Wildcats have two premier wins on the season, by 5 over the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils Nov. 12 and by 1 over the No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs Dev. 7. Kentucky is 5-4-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Cardinals, who lost to Duke by 11 on Sunday, are coming off a 77-74 home win over the UTEP Miners, closing as a 14.5-point favorite. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are 0-4 ATS in those. Louisville’s most high-profile game was a 77-55 home loss to the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers Nov. 9. It is 4-6 ATS on the season.

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Louisville at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Louisville +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Kentucky -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Louisville +9.5 (-105) | Kentucky -9.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Louisville at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 80, Louisville 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Louisville has struggled against solid opponents, which Kentucky is. However, the Wildcats at home are far too expensive of a favorite to play outright.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -9.5 (-115).

The Cardinals have been a favorite or underdog of 11 or fewer in 6 games this season and are 2-4 ATS in those. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games by at least 11, including a 23-point home loss to Ole Miss on Dec. 3.

The Wildcats have dominated at home, a perfect 7-0 straight up, and are 3-3-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite. They are 2-1 ATS in games with a spread of 11 or fewer.

Take KENTUCKY -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 158.5 (-105).

The Wildcats are 2-3 O/U in their last 5 games and have allowed 70 or fewer in 5 of their last 7. Kentucky’s offense has slowed down as well, scoring 78 against Colgate and 66 against Clemson in its last 3 games.

The Cardinals are 2-8 O/U on the season and have scored 65 or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. They are 0-3 O/U in either a road or neutral-court game. Considering those trends, back UNDER 158.5 (-105).

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Colgate at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colgate at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colgate Raiders (2-8) and the No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (8-1) meet Wednesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Colgate vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Raiders have struggled through the first 10 games, winning only against SUNY-Canton, a lower-division team, and UNC Wilmington. The 72-59 upset of the Seahawks came in North Carolina as an 8-point underdog Nov. 27 while the Under (146.5) cashed. While Colgate is just 1-4 straight up in the past 5 games, it is a respectable 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in the span.

The Wildcats upended No. 9 Gonzaga in Seattle Saturday in an epic neutral-floor battle which ended in overtime. Kentucky won 90-89 to cash outright as a 6-point underdog while the Over (167) hit. That halted an 0-3 ATS skid.

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Colgate at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Colgate +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Kentucky -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Colgate +29.5 (-105) | Kentucky -29.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Colgate at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 97, Colgate 59

Moneyline

The ML is OTB, but even if you wanted to play Kentucky straight up, you would have to lay at least -10000 — that’s obviously not a recommended long-term betting strategy.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

PLAY KENTUCKY -29.5 (-115) at home against a bad Colgate +29.5 (-105) team. Adonal Foyle isn’t walking through that door for the Raiders.

The Wildcats are an extremely talented team, and the only concern here is that Kentucky could be sluggish or slightly disinterested with a huge downgrade in opponent after such a scintillating win in a top-10 battle against Gonzaga last time out in Seattle.

This Wildcats team is a respectable 3-2-1 ATS in 6 games against non-power conference teams, although Kentucky is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games.

Over/Under

UNDER 157.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

Kentucky certainly has the potential to score close to triple digits against an overwhelmed Colgate side. However, even if that were to happen, there is concern about the potential of the Raiders to be able to get to 60 points.

The Under is 2-0 in 2 games for Colgate this season against power conference teams (NC State and Syracuse).

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Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (7-1) take on the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-1) Saturday evening. Tip-off from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

This is a “neutral-site” game, though it’s a 4-hour trip from Gonzaga.

UK is coming off its first loss of the season as the Cats fell to Clemson 70-66 as 1.5-point favorites Tuesday.  G Otega Oweh led the team with 17 points, and he has scored in double figures in each game this season. The Wildcats will be looking for another statement win after taking down Duke as 5.5-point dogs Nov. 12.

Gonzaga dismantled Davidson 90-65 as Stephen Curry was nowhere in sight to save these Wildcats. F Graham Ike had 18 points and 10 boards while G Ryan Nembhard dished out 14 dimes. F Ben Gregg came off the bench to lead the team with 24 points. The Zags’ lone loss came to West Virginia Nov. 27, entering as 15-point favorites.

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Kentucky vs. Gonzaga odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Gonzaga -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Kentucky +6.5 (-115) | Gonzaga -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 166.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kentucky vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 81, Kentucky 78

Moneyline

This game features the top-scoring team in the country with UK dropping 92.9 PPG, and Gonzaga is tied for 4th with 90.4. Kentucky has the advantage from the arc, as it drills 10.6 per game to Gonzaga’s 8, and UK is 4th in the country with 40.1 rebounds per game.

This is a long way to travel, though, and the environment should be very pro-Zags. I’m not willing to go with UK on the ML, but I am with it on the spread.

Instead, I’ll take OTEGA OWEH OVER 14.5 POINTS (-115). This is going to be a track meet, and he has crossed this barrier in 3 of 4.

Against the spread

As mentioned, I like UK to cover here. It has the high-end talent that won’t be road weary, but the Zags are just too good offensively to discount.

Take KENTUCKY +6.5 (-115).

Over/Under

UK is 5-3 O/U thus far, and Gonzaga is 6-2. However, when UK played Duke, the teams battled to an Under 159.5. Similarly, when the Zags faced a ranked Indiana squad, that game totaled 162, which would be south of this number. How all of this correlates here is that competition tends to bring out the best in one another defensively. So I don’t see either team reaching the 90 it would take to cash an Over.

Take the UNDER 166.5 (-110).

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Kentucky at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kentucky at Clemson odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (7-0) visit the Clemson Tigers (7-1) Tuesday in the SEC/ACC Men’s Challenge. Tip-off from the Littlejohn Coliseum is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kentucky vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky is still undefeated after demolishing Georgia State 105-76 Friday while narrowly failing to cover as a 31-point home favorite. G Jaxson Robinson scored a team-high 19 points.

Clemson has won 4 straight games after a dominant 86-58 victory over Florida A&M Friday, failing to cover as a 32.5-point home favorite. G Chase Hunter scored a game-high 16 points while the Tigers shot 50% from the field.

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Kentucky at Clemson odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Clemson +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky -1.5 (-110) | Clemson +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kentucky at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 79, Clemson 71

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Wildcats to cover the small spread.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -1.5 (-110).

Kentucky has yet to lose a game this season with each of its 7 wins coming by 5 or more points. It will look to build its road resume Tuesday, already having taken down Duke on the road earlier this season.

Clemson does not have any high-impact wins to suggest a reason to back it. With this short of a spread, a win nearly guarantees a cover.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 155.5 (-105).

Clemson has not displayed a strong offense this season, scoring 75 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 games, while its defense is a strong suit for the team, allowing 67 or fewer in 5 straight.

While Kentucky has a strong offense, its defense will play a major role in the Under hitting.

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Georgia State at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Georgia State at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kentucky Wildcats (6-0) welcome the Georgia State Panthers (4-3) to Rupp Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Georgia State vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll and is coming off a 87-68 home win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Tuesday, but failing to cover as a 24-point favorite. The Wildcats are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in 3 straight home games and 4-1-1 ATS on the season.

The Panthers beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 74-71 Wednesday, closing as a 4.5-point neutral-court underdog. They were led by F Zarique Nutter, who tallied 22 points. Georgia State has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 4-2 ATS on the season. It has lost its 2 true road games, but went 1-1 ATS in those.

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Georgia State at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Georgia State +30.5 (-115) | Kentucky -30.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 162.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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  • Georgia State +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
  • Kentucky -50000 (bet $50,000 to win $100)

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Georgia State at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 93, Georgia State 61

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to consider a moneyline wager. The Wildcats should come out on top, but are far too expensive to play.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -30.5 (-105).

The Panthers are 0-1 ATS as an underdog of 22 -plus points. They lost 101-66 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Nov. 8, and this should be a much more hostile environment.

The Wildcats have closed as a favorite of over 25 points twice and are 1-0-1 ATS in those. They are 3-1-1 ATS at home this season. Kentucky has scored at least 97 in 4 games and has the firepower to put it on Georgia State Friday.

Take KENTUCKY -30.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 162.5 (-115).

The Cats have a strong defense and have held opponents to 72 or fewer points in every game and under 68 points in 3 straight games. Kentucky ranks second in the nation averaging at 95.3 points per game and is coming an 87-point effort against the Hilltoppers.

The Panthers are 2-4 O/U and average 75.3 points ooer game, but have averaged just 62 PPG over their last 2 games. They put up 66 on the Bulldogs in that lone matchup as a heavy underdog earlier in the season.

Considering those trends, back UNDER 162.5 (-115).

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Western Kentucky at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Western Kentucky at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) and No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (5-0) meet at the BBN Invitational Tuesday. Tip-off from Rupp Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky, which is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, has yet to lose this season. It has closed as a favorite of 20 or more points in 4 of its 5 games, but does have a 77-72 win over the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils (Nov. 12 in Atlanta) on its resume. The Wildcats are coming off a 108-59 victory over the Jackson State Tigers Friday, closing as 35.5-point home favorites.

The Hilltoppers beat the Tigers 79-62 Wednesday, closing as 14.5-point favorites. They lost their first 2 games of the season, both as underdogs, going 1-1 against the spread (ATS). Western Kentucky has bounced back well, winning 3 in a row. It is led by G Don McHenry, who is averaging 17.2 points per game (PPG) this season.

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Western Kentucky at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Western Kentucky +1750 (bet $100 to win $1,750) | Kentucky -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Western Kentucky +22.5 (-110) | Kentucky -22.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Western Kentucky at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 97, Western Kentucky 70

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no reason to take a moneyline favorite of this size. Kentucky, at home, should come out on top with ease, but has better value on the spread.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -22.5 (-110).

The Hilltoppers have not played an opponent of this caliber yet and should struggle to keep pace. Western Kentucky has scored just over 70 PPG in its 3 games that were on the board.

Meanwhile, Kentucky has scored 100 or more points in 3 of its 4 games as a favorite of 21 or more this season, going 3-0-1 ATS.

Considering those trends, back KENTUCKY -22.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 163.5 (-110).

The Wildcats have gone Over in 4 of 5 games and abused weaker opponents at home. They put up 108 points on Jackson State Friday and have scored at least 97 in 4 of 5 games, with the lone exception being against top-25 Duke Nov. 12.

The Hilltoppers are 1-3 O/U, but should keep up the pace. They’ve scored at least 66 points in all 5 games and at least 72 in 4 of the 5. With that in mind, back OVER 163.5 (-115).

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Kentucky at Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Kentucky at Texas odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kentucky Wildcats (4-6, 1-6 SEC) and No. 3 Texas Longhorns (9-1, 5-1) meet Saturday. Kickoff from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Kentucky vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Wildcats picked up a 48-6 non-conference game against Murray State to cover as a 41.5-point favorite as the Under (54.5) also hung on. That halted a 4-game losing streak, while going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the skid. The Under has cashed in 4 of the previous 6 outings.

The Longhorns doubled up Arkansas 20-10 on the road last weekend, but Texas failed to cover as a 12.5-point favorite as the Under (56.5) cashed. Texas has won 3 in a row since its lone loss, 30-15, against Georgia Oct. 19 at the DKR. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 outings for the Longhorns.

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Kentucky at Texas odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +810 (bet $100 to win $810) | Texas -1450 (bet $1,450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Kentucky +18.5 (-110) | Texas -18.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kentucky at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 41, Kentucky 17

Moneyline

Texas (-1450) would cost you nearly 15 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite, either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play TEXAS -18.5 (-110) to lay the big points, but be careful. The Longhorns are just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings since Sept. 28, and only 2-3 ATS in the past 5 tries as a double-digit favorite. On the plus side, this line has come down 2 points this morning.

However, while Kentucky +18.5 (-110) has cashed in the past 2 games, it is just 2-3 ATS in the past 5 outings. The Wildcats just have a poor offense, and they rely too heavily on their defense. Texas should be able to pile up plenty of points against Kentucky at home, especially down the stretch, as style points matter.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-115) is worth a look in this SEC battle in Austin.

The Over has cashed in each of the past 2 road games for Kentucky, while allowing 20 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings.

It’s risky playing Texas, as the Under is 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings. The Longhorns showed plenty of muscle with 49 points against Florida 2 weeks ago, for instance. Expect that kind of performance at home yet again.

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Lipscomb at Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Lipscomb at Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Lipscomb Bisons (2-3) visit the Kentucky Wildcats (3-0) in the BBN Invitational Tuesday. Tip from Rupp Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+ / SEC Network+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Lipscomb vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Lipscomb has lost back-to-back games after falling 66-61 against Western Kentucky Sunday while covering as a 5.5-point road underdog. No Lipscomb player had more than 10 points, and the Bisons shot just 34.8% from the field.

Kentucky is undefeated after stunning Duke 77-72 Nov. 12 as a 5.5-point road underdog. F Andrew Carr scored a team-high 17 points while the Wildcats shot 39.7% from the field.

Kentucky is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

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Lipscomb at Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Lipscomb +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Kentucky -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Lipscomb +21.5 (-115) | Kentucky -21.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Lipscomb at Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Kentucky 97, Lipscomb 71

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Kentucky (-5000) to win Tuesday.

Against the spread

BET KENTUCKY -21.5 (-105).

Kentucky is 1-0-1 ATS this season as a favorite of 21.5 points or more, scoring 100 or more points in each game. It is coming off a massive road win against Duke and facing a Lipscomb team that did not see a double-digit scorer in its last game.

The Bisons have struggled this season against competition far worse than what it will see against the Wildcats.

Over/Under

BET OVER 160.5 (-105).

The Bisons have scored 77 or more points in 3 of their 5 games this season, while the Wildcats have scored 100 or more points in 2 of their 3.

Expect Kentucky to carry the load Tuesday, but Lipscomb will be able to add enough on to tip the total.

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Kentucky vs. Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kentucky vs. Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) battle the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils (2-0) in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday. Tip from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kentucky vs. Duke odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kentucky beat the Bucknell Bison 100-72 on Saturday, pushing as a 28-point home favorite. G Koby Brea led all scorers with 20 points while C Amari Williams added a double-double (13 points, 14 rebounds).

Duke trounced the Army Black Knights 100-58 on Friday while covering as a 33.5-point home favorite. G Kon Knueppel scored a team-high 15 points with Duke getting double-doubles from G Cooper Flagg (13  points, 11 rebounds) and C Khaman Maluach (11 points, 14 rebounds).

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Kentucky vs. Duke odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky +225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Duke -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky +5.5 (-110) | Duke -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kentucky vs. Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 91, Kentucky 83

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Blue Devils (-185) to win on Tuesday.

Against the spread

LEAN DUKE -5.5 (-110).

Duke has scored 100 and 96 points in its 2 games and all of its starters have been getting involved. Knueppel and Flagg provide an edge to the Blue Devils that Kentucky will have a difficult time keeping up with. The size of the Blue Devils will be the difference-maker on Tuesday.

Over/Under

BET OVER 160.5 (-110).

Both teams have hit the Over in their 2 games, with Duke scoring 100 and 96 points while Kentucky has scored 103 and 100 points. Both teams flourish by speeding up the pace and knocking down transition shots, which is what will be the focus for both defenses heading into a difficult matchup. But both teams have displayed its ability to score.

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