Western Kentucky vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 26

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  • Kentucky is a -22.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 163.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Kentucky TV channel: ESPNU

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-110).

The Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 163.5 total points.

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Western Kentucky vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+22.5 -110O 163.5 -105+1750
Kentucky -22.5 -110U 163.5 -115-10000

Western Kentucky vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Kentucky vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 65.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+6.80 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 22 games at home (+13.60 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+4.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.54% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 4-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 53.7% ROI).

  • 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 3.46% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky shot 34% from three (222/649) last season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky had an eFG% of 57% last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky stole the ball 248 times last season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,023 shots) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (271/804) last season — 5th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%


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