Tuesday’s game features the Kentucky Wildcats (5-0) and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) matching up at Rupp Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 88-67 victory for heavily favored Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 6:30 PM ET on November 26.

Based on our computer prediction, Western Kentucky is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 21.5. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 164.5 over/under.

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Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
• Time: 6:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPNU
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• Where: Lexington, Kentucky
• Venue: Rupp Arena
• Line: Kentucky -21.5
• Point total: 164.5
• Moneyline (to win): Kentucky -4545, Western Kentucky +1600

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Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Kentucky 88, Western Kentucky 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (+21.5)
• Pick OU: Under (164.5)

Kentucky’s record against the spread so far this season is 4-1-0, and Western Kentucky’s is 3-1-0. A total of four out of the Wildcats’ games this season have hit the over, and one of the Hilltoppers’ games have gone over. The teams average 178 points per game, 13.5 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Wildcats outscore opponents by 30.4 points per game (scoring 97.0 points per game to rank third in college basketball while allowing 66.6 per contest to rank 92nd in college basketball) and have a +152 scoring differential overall.
• Kentucky wins the rebound battle by 8.2 boards on average. It collects 41.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.8 per contest.
• Kentucky hits 12.6 three-pointers per game (fifth-most in college basketball) while shooting 42.3% from deep (12th in college basketball). It is making 6.6 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 6.0 per game while shooting 22.6%.
• The Wildcats put up 113.8 points per 100 possessions (seventh in college basketball), while allowing 78.2 points per 100 possessions (28th in college basketball).
• Kentucky forces 10.8 turnovers per game (273rd in college basketball) while committing 9.8 (60th in college basketball action).

Western Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Hilltoppers put up 81.0 points per game (110th in college basketball) while allowing 72.8 per contest (221st in college basketball). They have a +41 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 8.2 points per game.
• Western Kentucky wins the rebound battle by 1.2 boards on average. It records 37.0 rebounds per game, 79th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 35.8.
• Western Kentucky knocks down 9.8 three-pointers per game (58th in college basketball) while shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc (71st in college basketball). It is making 1.6 more threes than its opponents, who drain 8.2 per game at 31.3%.
• Western Kentucky has committed 11.6 turnovers per game (174th in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than the 14.0 it forces (92nd in college basketball).

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