In a fierce in-state rivalry, the Louisville Cardinals (5-6) will play home to the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats (8-2) on Thursday. With eight victories in the last ten games versus the Cardinals, the Wildcats have dominated this series in recent years. Conversely, since the beginning of the previous season, Louisville has dropped 14 of its past 20 games. Nonetheless, the Cardinals have triumphed in four of their last five home games.
The game will tip off from Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center at 6 p.m. ET. According to SportsLine consensus, the Wildcats are 14-point favorites over Louisville, and the total points scored (over/under) is 155.5. Make sure to check out the SportsLine Projection Model’s college basketball predictions and betting tips before making any Louisville vs. Kentucky selections.
Ten thousand simulations of each Division I college basketball game are run by the model. It is 100-63 on all top-rated college basketball choices going back to the previous season as we reach Week 7 of the 2023–24 campaign, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. This season, it is also up to a scorching 12-4 start on highly regarded spread selections. Big returns have been observed by those that follow.
The model has now locked in its selections and CBB forecasts for Kentucky vs. Louisville. You can see the model’s selections by visiting SportsLine right now. For Louisville vs. Kentucky, here are a few college basketball betting odds and trends:
Kentucky vs. Louisville over/under: 155.5 points; Kentucky vs. Louisville spread: Kentucky -14
•Money line for Kentucky vs. Louisville: Kentucky -1133, Louisville +717; UK: The Wildcats have won four of their last five games.
•LOU: In their last five games, the Cardinals have a 2-3 record against the spread.
•Kentucky vs. Louisville predictions: SportsLine has the selections.
Why Kentucky is able to provide
Reed Sheppard, a rookie guard, is a fluid scorer with excellent defensive instincts. Sheppard can reliably get into passing lanes and has been a steady outside shooter. Each game, the native of Kentucky averages 12.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. In terms of thefts, he leads the club with 2.9. Sheppard finished with 25 points, six assists, and two steals in the game against UNC Wilmington on December 2.
Tre Mitchell, a senior forward, gives the frontcourt movement. Mitchell can spread the floor and has gentle hands while handling the hoop. In a game, the Pennsylvania native scores 12.7 points, pulls down 6.2 rebounds, and dishes out 3.7 assists. Mitchell finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and seven assists on Nov. 28 versus Miami.
Why Louisville is able to provide
Skyy Clark, a sophomore guard, handles the ball with agility. Clark breaks into the lane to score or locate an open teammate on a regular basis. The native of California is also a streaky outside shooter. In a game, Clark averages 15.4 points, three rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He finished with a season-high 29 points, four rebounds, and three assists on Nov. 26 against New Mexico State.
A dynamic presence in the lane for the Cardinals is junior forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield. Huntley-Hatfield has excellent rim-dribbling touch and excellent body control. Together with 9.2 points, one block, and rebounding (9.2), he leads the squad in each game. The native of Tennessee has accomplished two consecutive double-doubles. Huntley-Hatfield finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in his most recent game.
How to choose Kentucky vs. Louisville games
With an estimated total of 151 points, SportsLine’s model is leaning under. Additionally, according to the model, in more than 60% of simulations, one side of the spread hits.
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