Kentucky vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 21

Updated Dec. 21, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) aim to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4) at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs on CBS.

The Wildcats head into their game against the Buckeyes as an 8.5-point favorite. The game features a point total of 160.

Continue reading to get all the information before placing bets on the Kentucky-Ohio State clash.

Kentucky vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

• When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• How to watch on TV: CBS
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Kentucky vs. Ohio State Prediction

• Pick ATS: Ohio State (+8.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (160)
  
• Prediction: Kentucky 81, Ohio State 75

Learn more about the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes game on FOX Sports!

Kentucky vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 84, Buckeyes 76.
• The Wildcats have a 79.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Buckeyes hold a 25.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

• Kentucky is 5-5-1 ATS this season.
• Ohio State has put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-4-1 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
• Ohio State has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

• Wildcats games have finished with more than 160 points seven times so far this season.
• So far this season, four Buckeyes games have featured more than 160 points scored.
• These teams score 172 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Kentucky has been the moneyline favorite eight times this season. They've gone 7-1 in those games.
• Ohio State has entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won once.
• Kentucky has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -380 or shorter.
• Ohio State has played as an underdog of +300 or more once this season and lost that game.

FINAL

OSU 85 · UK 65

NCAA BK

SPREAD

TO WIN

TOTAL

Ohio State Buckeyes

OSU

+8.5

+297

O 159

4

Kentucky Wildcats

UK

-8.5

-380

U 159

Kentucky vs. Ohio State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

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