The Kentucky Wildcats will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena on Friday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kentucky Wildcats betting line opened as -6.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Louisville Cardinals vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kentucky Wildcats sit at 9-2 (5-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Louisville Cardinals are currently 10-2 (4-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Kentucky is 6-5 OU, and Louisville is 5-5 OU.
This game puts the Kentucky Wildcats, most recently No. 79 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Louisville Cardinals, who rate No. 31 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Kentucky's No. 66 nationally ranked offense (80.73 points per game) against a Louisville Cardinals defense that sits as the No. 35 at 64.58 PPG. The Kentucky Wildcats have been averaging 49.55% from the field, more than the Cardinals have managed so far this season (45.69% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Louisville got 21 points and 16 rebounds from Raymond Spalding en route to a 74-56 victory over Grand Canyon on Saturday at KFC Yum! Center.
Hamidou Diallo scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Wildcats to a win (they lost 83-75 to UCLA at Smoothie King Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Louisville home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, January 2nd
Kentucky at Georgia, Sunday, December 31st