The Louisville vs. Kentucky matchup will tip-off at 5:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. With the Wildcats laying 11 points and the total sitting at 159.5, what’s the smart bet today in Lexington, KY?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Louisville Cardinals (+11) at Kentucky Wildcats (-11); o/u 159.5
5:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 14, 2024
Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
Louisville vs. Kentucky Public Betting: Bettors willing to lay Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing Kentucky when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Hadley puts up impressive stat line
J’Vonne Hadley accumulated 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday’s 77-74 victory over UTEP. Terrence Edwards led the Cardinals in scoring off the bench, and while Hadley was one of three regulars who scored in double digits, his energy on the glass certainly provided a boost to his fantasy value. Hadley has three double-doubles this season already.
Kriisa out indefinitely
Kerr Kriisa (foot) will be out indefinitely, per Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com. Kriisa will undergo surgery after injuring his foot during Saturday’s win over Gonzaga. While he is expected to return at some point this season, there is currently no timetable on Kriisa’s return.
Louisville vs. Kentucky CBB Prediction:
Take Kentucky. The Wildcats have won eight out of the last 10 meetings between these two teams. More importantly for our purposes, Kentucky is 8-1-1 against the number in its last 10 games against Louisville. When these two teams met in December last year, the Wildcats hammered the Cardinals 95-76 as a 14-point road favorite.
The Cardinals have struggled of late, dropping three out of their last four games straight up and four straight at the betting window.
Louisville vs. Kentucky College Hoops Prediction: KENTUCKY WILDCATS -11