Kentucky vs. Louisville: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 14

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 3:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (9-1) will host the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) after winning seven home games in a row. The matchup tips at 5:15 PM ET on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The Wildcats hit the court as 10-point favorites against the Cardinals. The game features a point total of 160.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of placing bets on the Kentucky-Louisville clash.

Kentucky vs. Louisville How to Watch & Odds

• When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:15 PM ET
• Where: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
• How to watch on TV: ESPN
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Kentucky vs. Louisville Prediction

• Pick ATS: Kentucky (-10)
  
• Pick OU: Under (160)
  
• Prediction: Kentucky 82, Louisville 71

Learn more about the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Louisville Cardinals game on FOX Sports!

Kentucky vs. Louisville Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 85, Cardinals 75.
• The Wildcats have an 85.7% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Cardinals hold an 18.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

• Kentucky is 5-4-1 ATS this season.
• Louisville has put together a 4-6-0 record against the spread this season.
• Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-3-1 when playing as at least 10-point favorites this season.

Key Total Facts

• In six games this year, the Wildcats and their opponent have combined for more than 160 points.
• Cardinals games have finished with over 160 points just one time this season.
• The Wildcats and Cardinals average 167.2 points per game combined, which is 7.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Kentucky is 6-1 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 85.7%).
• Louisville has split the two games it has played as underdogs this season.
• Kentucky has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -599 or shorter.
• Louisville has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +440.

FINAL

LOU 85 · UK 93

NCAA BK

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

Louisville Cardinals

LOU

+10.0

+423

O 160.5

5

Kentucky Wildcats

UK

-10.0

-578

U 160.5

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