The Kentucky Wildcats will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Barclays Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kentucky Wildcats betting line opened as -10-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.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 9-1 and 3-7 ATS Kentucky Wildcats will face the 5-5 Ohio State Buckeyes, who own a 4-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Kentucky Wildcats are 5-5 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Ohio State Buckeyes are 3-7.
This game puts the Kentucky Wildcats, most recently No. 12 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Ohio State Buckeyes, who rate No. 45 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Kentucky's No. 53-rated squad against Ohio State's No. 131-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Kentucky rates No. 246 in the country with 4.5 per game, while their foes tonight, the Ohio State Buckeyes rank No. 111 nationally with 7.3 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ohio State got 17 points from Jae'Sean Tate en route to a 67-54 victory over Northern Illinois on Wednesday at Value City Arena.
The Wildcats got 17 points from Jamal Murray as Kentucky ran past Arizona State 72-58 on Saturday at Rupp Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio State home to Mercer, Tuesday, December 22nd
Kentucky at Louisville, Saturday, December 26th