The UL Monroe Warhawks and Kentucky Wildcats open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Kroger Field. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the UL Monroe vs. Kentucky odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
UL Monroe was winless in 10 games last season. This will be its first game against an SEC opponent since a 70-21 loss Oct. 6, 2018 at Ole Miss. They also fell 48-10 that year at Texas A&M Sept. 15.
Kentucky won 23-21 win over NC State on Jan. 2, 2021, in the Gator Bowl in its most recent non-conference play. This will be Kentucky’s first battle against a Sun Belt foe since a 62-42 win Sept. 17, 2016 over affiliate-member New Mexico State.
UL Monroe at Kentucky odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:24 a.m. ET.
- Money line: UL Monroe +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Kentucky -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: UL Monroe +30.5 (-115) | Kentucky -30.5 (-105)
- Total (Over/Under): 55.5, O: -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | U: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
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2020 Betting Stats (Regular Season):
- ML: UL Monroe 0-10 | Kentucky 4-6
- ATS: UL Monroe 3-7 | Kentucky 4-6
- O/U: UL Monroe 3-7 | Kentucky 4-6
UL Monroe at Kentucky head-to-head
The Wildcats lead the all-time series 4-1, last meeting in Lexington Oct. 11, 2014. Kentucky won that day 48-14, and it has scored at least 36 points in winning four straight in the series. ULM won the first-ever meeting Nov. 12, 1994, a 21-14 victory in Lexington.
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