Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Kentucky Wildcats meet on Tuesday Night and Rupp Arena will be the site for this highly anticipated matchup.

With two of Kentucky's best teams meeting for a showdown tonight, how should you be betting on this one? What can we expect to see? I'm breaking down all that and more in my Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky prediction for Tuesday night.

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Date, Time and Where To Watch

• Date: November 26, 2024
• Time: 6:30 ET
• Where To Watch: ESPNU

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Prediction

The Hilltoppers come into the contest with a record of 3-2.

Western Kentucky opened the season with back-to-back losses, but it has bounced back nicely with three consecutive wins. The Hilltoppers most recently played on Wednesday in a game they won 79-62 over Jackson State. Tonight, the Hilltoppers can earn their most significant win of the season.

Western Kentucky reached the big dance for the first time since 2013 last season. The Hilltoppers posted a record of 22-12.

Senior Don McHenry leads the offense with 17.2 points per game. Babacar Faye has enjoyed a strong start to his season with 15.0 points and 7.8 rebounds. Evansville, Indiana, native Khristian Lander has added 12.0 points and 1.4 assists.

Western Kentucky has averaged 81.0 points per game.

Kentucky comes into the contest with a record of 5-0. That record has the Wildcats ranked 8th in the nation.

In the offseason, Kentucky got shocking news when legendary coach John Calipari left the program for rival Arkansas. The coaching change opened up the door for former Kentucky standout Mark Pope. Pope left BYU to take over the Wildcats program.

The Wildcats impressed early in the season, including a 77-72 win over Duke. Kentucky most recently defeated Jackson State 108-59 on Friday Night.

Junior Otega Owesh leads the Cats with 16.2 points per game. Dayton transfer Koby Brea has enjoyed a strong season with 16.0 points and 4.0 rebounds. BYU transfer Jaxson Robinson has averaged 11.4 points and 3.4 rebounds.

The Wildcats have averaged 97.0 points per game.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Pick

• Pick: Western Kentucky +23.5 (-115)

We will fade the public with this selection. According to our OC+ betting splits, the Wildcats received 91% of the bets. This veteran Hilltoppers team will prepare for this big-time matchup and do enough to keep this contest close. Let’s stay hot on the hardwood today!

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