The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to improve on a 16-4 record on Saturday when they host the Kentucky Wildcats in NCAA basketball betting odds action at WVU Colliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kentucky Wildcats opened as 10-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Kentucky Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The West Virginia Mountaineers sport a record of 16-4 and 8-9 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Kentucky Wildcats have 15-5 and 9-11 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 8-10 for the West Virginia Mountaineers and 10-10 for the Kentucky Wildcats.
This game puts the West Virginia Mountaineers, most recently No. 23 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Kentucky Wildcats, who rate No. 124 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Kentucky is ranked No. 44 in NCAA basketball at 38.8 per game. Contrast that with West Virginia's No. 23 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, West Virginia is the No. 60-ranked team in the country at 8.9 per game, while Kentucky rates No. 258 at 4.9 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kentucky earned a 78-65 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday, getting 22 points from PJ Washington at Rupp Arena.
West Virginia suffered a 82-73 loss against TCU on Monday, getting 16 points from Jevon Carter in a losing effort at Schollmaier Arena.
- Kentucky is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Kentucky is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kentucky's last 15 games
- Kentucky is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- West Virginia is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 7 games
- West Virginia is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
- West Virginia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Next Betting Matchups
Kentucky home to Vanderbilt, Tuesday, January 30th
West Virginia at Iowa State, Wednesday, January 31st
