Louisville vs Kentucky Wrap - Kentucky Wins 69-62
Louisville vs Kentucky Wrap - Kentucky Wins 69-62
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 24 points and chipped in with 19 rebounds for Kentucky on Saturday, leading them to a 69-62 victory over Louisville at Rupp Arena.
Kentucky did not, however, defeat Louisville against the spread, which closed at 9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Kentucky got 18 points from Anthony Davis and another 10 points from Doron Lamb. Marquis Teague contributed 5 assists, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Louisville got 30 points from Russ Smith in a losing cause and another 8 points from Peyton Siva. Peyton Siva contributed 4 assists for them, while Chane Behanan had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kentucky were victorious, as the score was 36-33 at the break.
Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-31.
