Kentucky vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

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  • Kentucky is a -4.5 point favorite vs LSU
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Kentucky / LSU TV channel: SECN

The Kentucky Wildcats visit Pete Maravich Assembly Center to take on the LSU Tigers on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Baton Rouge, LA.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Kentucky vs. LSU Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Kentucky vs. LSU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Kentucky vs LSU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 56.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kentucky vs LSU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.55 Units / 0% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • LSU have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.15 Units / -0.55% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.41% ROI).

  • 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.15 Units / 0.5% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,999 points/1,704 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

LSU averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

LSU averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.2

LSU has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,189 points/1,031 shots) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (116/393) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky has allowed 35.6 points per game (570 points/16 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 38.5

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,999 points/1,704 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

LSU averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

LSU averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (410 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.2

LSU has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,189 points/1,031 shots) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (116/393) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky has allowed 35.6 points per game (570 points/16 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 38.5


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