- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Kentucky (18-14) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Oakland (21-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
- Oakland / Kentucky TV channel: CBS
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (21-13) visit PPG Paints Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (18-14) on Mar. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.
Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).
The Oakland vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 162.5 total points.
Bet now on Kentucky vs Oakland & all college basketball games with BetMGM
Oakland vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Oakland | +13.5 -105 | O 162.5 -105 | +750 |
| Kentucky | -13.5 -115 | U 162.5 -115 | -1200 |
Oakland vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 92.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Oakland vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
Bet now on Kentucky vs Oakland and all games with BetMGM
Oakland Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Oakland has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+18.45 Units / 20% ROI)
- Oakland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 34 games (+12.30 Units / 18% ROI)
- Oakland have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- Oakland has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.25 Units / 28% ROI)
- Oakland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 46% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 33 games (+14.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Oakland has a 19-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.65 Units / 9.77% ROI).
- 22-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.45 Units / 19.48% ROI
- 20-13 when betting the Over for +5.75 Units / 15.39% ROI
- 13-20 when betting the Under for -9 Units / -24.03% ROI
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 18-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI).
- 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -2.81% ROI
- 23-9 when betting the Over for +13.05 Units / 36.97% ROI
- 9-23 when betting the Under for -16.25 Units / -46.3% ROI
Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:
Oakland has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (588 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Oakland has made 8.2 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Oakland has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (588 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Oakland is shooting 76% from the free throw line (793/1,042) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has averaged 91.0 points per game (1,911 points/21 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.1
Kentucky is shooting 41% from three (216/527) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (385 assists/ 207 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Kentucky has a TS% of 53% this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:
Oakland has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,256 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Oakland has averaged 7.1 steals per game (397 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Oakland has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3
Oakland has 397 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Horizon Teams
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (915/2,162) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 41%
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (273/837) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Kentucky has allowed 70.4 points per game (2,535 points/36 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 67.3
Kentucky has allowed 79.3 points per game (1,666 points/21 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 72.2
Bet now on Kentucky vs Oakland and all games with BetMGM
College Basketball Betting at BetMGM
At the best online sportsbook, you can bet on updated college basketball betting odds, including parlays and live sports betting. The best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.
Log in to your account now for updated sportsbook promos in your state. If you don’t have an account, check out BetMGM’s welcome offer.
