The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Kentucky and Utah Valley on Friday, with the host Wildcats trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Kentucky Wildcats to cover the point spread in this one found them as -24.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Utah Valley Wolverines have watched them go 17-17 and 6-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Kentucky Wildcats are at 32-6 and 18-17-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Kentucky Wildcats are 17-21, while the Utah Valley Wolverines have a 3-5 mark.
This game puts the Kentucky Wildcats, most recently No. 6 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Utah Valley Wolverines, who rate No. 306 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kentucky has the nation's No. 8-rated offensive output, at 84.87 PPG. The visiting Utah Valley Wolverines defense ranks No. 153 allowing on average 72.91 PPG. The Wildcats FG% has averaged 47.31% so far, more than the Kentucky Wolverines marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.65% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wolverines got 15 points from Isaac Neilson, but it was Wyoming that prevailed in a 74-68 final on Wednesday at Arena-Auditorium.
The Wildcats got 13 points from Edrice Adebayo, but it was North Carolina that prevailed in a 75-73 final on Sunday at FedExForum.
Next Betting Matchups
Utah Valley at Duke, Saturday, November 11th
Kentucky at Vermont, Sunday, November 12th