#16 Wildcats to Defeat Marshall Thundering Herd in Exciting Black Friday Showdown
The Marshall Thundering Herd will travel to take on the #16 Kentucky Wildcats this Black Friday with tipoff from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky at 7:00 EST. Marshall comes
Game outlook
The Marshall Thundering Herd will travel to take on the #16 Kentucky Wildcats this Black Friday with tipoff from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky at 7:00 EST. Marshall comes off a loss to Oakland in the Cayman Islands while Kentucky snuck a win in their own tournament against St. Joe's in overtime as 14.5-point favorites. The game will be televised on the SEC Network.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Thundering Herd +1,300 | Wildcats -3,335
Spread: Thundering Herd +18.5 (-110) | Wildcats -18.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 157.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kentucky will win straight-up is 97%.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall went 2-3 in their Cayman Islands tournament, with Kevon Voyles leading the team in scoring as the top scorer in four out of five games. With a high tempo and respectable defensive stats, Marshall looks to improve their standing in the coming season.
Kentucky Wildcats Analysis
Kentucky had great success in the Wildcat Challenge as they easily beat Stonehill in the opener and then edged out St. Joe's in a much closer game led by DJ Wagner and Tre Mitchell scoring 22 points each and Antonio Reeves leading the Wildcats with 18.2 PPG. The Wildcats rank 19 overall according to KenPom and have important players such as Dillingham, Mitchell and Wagner making a difference. The Kentucky Wildcats have demonstrated strength in their Wildcat Challenge, where they defeated Stonehill with ease and St. Joe's by a narrow margin. DJ Wagner and Tre Mitchell produced an impressive 22 points each, while Antonio Reeves leads the Wildcat charge with 18.2 PPG. Overall, the Wildcats rank 19th on KenPom with an offensive efficiency of 10th in the nation and a defensive efficiency of 58th. With notable players such as Dillingham, Mitchell and Wagner making an impact, Kentucky demonstrate a well-rounded team and an offense that is difficult to overpower.