- Kentucky is a -36.5 point favorite vs Bellarmine
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Bellarmine / Kentucky TV channel: SEC+
The Bellarmine Knights visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington, KY.
Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -36.5 (-110).
The Bellarmine vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Bellarmine vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bellarmine | +36.5 -110 | O 156.5 -115 | |
| Kentucky | -36.5 -110 | U 156.5 -105 |
Bellarmine vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bellarmine vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Bellarmine Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bellarmine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.35 Units / 14% ROI)
- Bellarmine have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Bellarmine has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.15 Units / 10% ROI)
- Bellarmine has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Bellarmine have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+6.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.80 Units / 0% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+4.15 Units / 0% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
Bellarmine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bellarmine has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -27.46% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.03% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Bellarmine Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky has allowed 66.3 points per game (796 points/12 games) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.4
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (274/715) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 41%
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (658/2,095) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bellarmine has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (668/1,826) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bellarmine allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (304/798) last season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bellarmine has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (409/1,103) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bellarmine allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (259/723) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bellarmine Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Kentucky has allowed 66.3 points per game (796 points/12 games) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.4
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (274/715) this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 41%
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (658/2,095) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bellarmine has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (668/1,826) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bellarmine allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (304/798) last season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bellarmine has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (409/1,103) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bellarmine allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (259/723) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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