LSU vs. Kentucky Prediction
SEC rivals meet in Lexington, KY on Saturday evening when the Kentucky Wildcats host the LSU Tigers at 6:00 p.m. ET. Will the Wildcats cover as a 1.5-point home favorite or will the Tigers cash for bettors?
Game Snapshot
737 LSU Tigers (+1.5) at 738 Kentucky Wildcats (-1.5); o/u 147
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 23, 2021
Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
TV: ESPN
LSU vs. Kentucky College Basketball Prediction
Kentucky is just 1-4 against the spread in its last five games overall, is 1-6 against the number in its last seven games as a favorite and is 0-4 at the betting window in its last four games as a home favorite. The Wildcats are winless against the spread in their last four home games and are 0-7 against the number in their last seven home games when facing an opponent with a losing road record as well.
Meanwhile, the road team has covered in four straight meetings between these two teams, while the underdog has cashed in nine of the previous 12 series matchups. The Tigers are also 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games coming off a loss.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREDICTION: LSU TIGERS +1.5