Kentucky vs Western Kentucky Prediction 11-26-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Western Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 5-0 this year after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 108-59 in their last game. Kentucky led 54-30 at halftime and added 54 more points in the second half for the win. The Wildcats shot 57.7% from the field, 43.6% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Koby Brea led Kentucky with 22 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Wildcats defeated Lipscomb by a score of 97-68 and Duke by a score of 77-72. Kentucky has scored 97 points per game and they have allowed 66.6 points per game, while also averaging 45 rebounds and 21.8 assists per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Kentucky is shooting 52.1% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 42.3% on three-pointers this year. Kentucky will play Georgia State and Clemson next.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 3-2 this season after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 79-62 in their last game. Western Kentucky led 40-28 at the half and added 39 points in the second half for the 17-point win. The Hilltoppers shot 43.5% from the field, 45.2% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Khristian Lander led WKU with 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hilltoppers defeated Lipscomb by a score of 66-61 and a non-D-1 team by a score of 104-76. Western Kentucky has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 41 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Don McHenry is averaging 17.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Western Kentucky is shooting 44% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Kentucky will beat Western Kentucky

• Kentucky has won each of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Western Kentucky has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last 15 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Kentucky vs Western Kentucky Prediction 

Kentucky comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated this season and they will be at home for this game. The Wildcats have scored at least 97 points in four of their first five games, and they have a great win over Duke. Western Kentucky has won three games in a row, but they are allowing over 72 points per game on defense. I think Kentucky is primed for another huge offensive game and I like them to keep rolling here. Take the Wildcats.