In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Ohio State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at Madison Square Garden. Let’s take a look at a Kentucky Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes Preview.
Kentucky Has Won Two Straight Games
Kentucky has won two straight games, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against Louisville, Kentucky scored 93 points and they ended up winning by eight points. Lamont Butler had a strong game putting up 33 points, six assists, and three rebounds. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Three games ago against Gonzaga, they were able to secure the 90-89. Kentucky on the season is averaging 91.3 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 197th. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 52.5 percent from the field.
Why Kentucky Will Beat Ohio State
- Kentucky has won each of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost five of its last six night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Ohio State has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
Ohio State Has Been Disappointing
Ohio State has been disappointing this season and there have been a couple of blowouts. Ohio State in the last game against Valparaiso and they scored 95 points and they ended up winning by 22 points. Ohio State shot 54.1 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from the field. Devin Royal put up 31 points and 15 rebounds. Ohio State on the season is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 69.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 76th in the league while the defense is ranked 129th. Devin Royal is having a strong season averaging 15.6 points while shooting 61.1 percent from the field.
Kentucky vs Ohio State Prediction
When Ohio State has played good teams this season, they have struggled. Two games ago against Auburn, Ohio State was defeated 91-53 and it’s going to be similar here. Kentucky is averaging 91.3 points and htye are going to have no issue running up the score here. Ohio State’s offense won’t be keeping up, and it will be Kentucky that gets the job done. Back Kentucky against the spread here.