Wildcats Aim for Extended Winning Streak as They Take on UNC Wilmington Seahawks in Lexington
On Saturday, the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks will take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington,
Game outlook
On Saturday, the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks will take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in a college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET. The Wildcats come in with a 4-1 record, and are 4-3 in the spread and 5-2 in the over/under. The Seahawks are 5-2 in overall record, 2-3 in the spread and 3-2 in the over/under. There are several player injuries and the Wildcats have been declared the betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seahawks +1,400 | Wildcats -3,200
Spread: Seahawks +18 (-110) | Wildcats -18 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kentucky will win straight-up is 97%.
N.C. Wilmington Seahawks
UNC Wilmington fell short against East Carolina, not being able to sustain their momentum from the allotted halftime. The Seahawks have a KenPom rating of 145 and are rated 25th in offense, 202nd in defense, and 249th in tempo. Their scoring average is 85.67 and they allow 72.33 points per game. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 48.79%, a free throw percentage of 76.03%, and are ranked 2nd for three-pointers. Defensively, they have a field goal percentage of 46.48%, a free throw percentage of 63.64%, and allow an average of 33.88% for three-pointers. They average 12.67 offensive assists, 10.33 turnovers, 14.33 defensive assists, and 14 turnovers per game.