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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
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 12:08 p.m. ET.
- 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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