Kentucky vs Southern 12/7/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Southern Jaguars and Kentucky Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Rupp Arena. The Southern Jaguars need a win after losing four of their last six games. The Kentucky Wildcats look to build on their six-game winning streak.

The Southern Jaguars are averaging 72 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Tyrone Lyons is averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Brion Whitley is averaging 13.5 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jayden Saddler is the third double-digit scorer and PJ Byrd is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Southern Jaguars are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Jaguars are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.

The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 83.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 60.4 points on 38.3 percent shooting. TyTy Washington Jr. is averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 14.1 points and 16 rebounds. Keion Brooks Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Sahvir Wheeler is dishing 8.7 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.

The Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS loss. The Wildcats are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games and 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games overall. The over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 overall. The under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 overall.

The Southern Jaguars have had a rough time against lesser talented teams, and it feels like Kentucky has found its stride these last few games. A little concerned about a potential look ahead spot with Notre Dame on deck for the Wildcats, but there is a massive talent gap here. Kentucky should roll at home.