Kentucky Wildcats (18-7) vs. LSU Tigers (13-12)
February 21, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU Tigers +5; Over/Under: 165
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The Kentucky Wildcats and LSU Tigers face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kentucky vs LSU prediction.
Kentucky Coming off a Dominant Win
Kentucky in the last game faced off against Auburn in the last game and they were able to secure the 70-59 victory. Antonio Reeves was the top player for Kentucky putting up 2 points, five rebounds, and one assist. After many people had counted out Kentucky, now the Wildcats are being talked about a lot again and how they could make a deep run in March. Kentucky is averaging 88.2 points while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. The defense hasn’t been good overall, but the offense is ranked 3rd. Antonio Reeves is averaging 19.5 points while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 43.9 percent from behind the three point line. Kentucky will face Alabama after this game.
LSU Coming off an Impressive Victory
LSU in the last game went on the road and were able to beat a really good South Carolina team by a point. LSU’s defense gave up only 63 points against South Carolina and that was enough for the one point victory. Overall the defense for LSU hasn’t been good, but they were sure good in the last game. LSU overall is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 83rd and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Jordan Wright is averaging 15 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from behind the three point line. LSU will meet Mississippi State after this one.
Kentucky vs LSU Betting Prediction
LSU’s defense was good in the last game, but don’t let that fool you, they are going to really struggle here. Kentucky is averaging 88.2 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. LSU is averaging 77.3 points and this Kentucky defense is going to really struggle here. Both of the teams are going to have no issue running up the score here, and the over is going to cash here.
