Kentucky Wildcats to Overpower Penn in Saturday Face-Off
5 vs Pennsylvania who come in after a 111-57 win over FDU Florham. There has been no line for this game. The all-time series between the schools is 5-0 in favor of San Diego
Game outlook
5 vs Pennsylvania who come in after a 111-57 win over FDU Florham. There has been no line for this game. The all-time series between the schools is 5-0 in favor of San Diego St., recently winning 86-62 at home on January 3, 2011. Saturday's game is expected to be another Kentucky win and potentially in a blowout.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Anteaters +380 | Aztecs -500
Spread: Anteaters +10 (-110) | Aztecs -10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego St. will win straight-up is 83%.
UC Irvine Anteaters
After a disappointing loss at home to UNC Wilmington, Kentucky (6-2) seeks to get back to winning as they prepare to take the floor. Led by Antonio Reeves (18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds), the Wildcats boast a 5th-ranked offense, averaging 91.8 points per game along with an above-average free-throw percentage (74.2). Despite having an impressive offense, the Wildcats remain 232nd in the nation in scoring defense, averaging 73.2 points allowed per game. UC Irvine boasts a 6-3 (6-2 ATS) record, ranking #88 in defense with an average of 66.78 points allowed while scoring an average of 78.11 per game (#120 in offense). The Anteaters are impressive defensively, allowing 41.35% field goals (#116) and 31.41% three-pointers (#136), while shooting an average 48.97% field goals (#36) and 70.52% free throws (#197). Wagner (ankle) is questionable for Kentucky's matchup against UC Irvine. After a home loss to UNC Wilmington, Kentucky (6-2) is looking to get back to winning, averaging 91.8 points per game (5th in the nation) and a 74.2% free-throw percentage (above-average). UC Irvine is 6-3 (6-2 ATS) with an impressive #88 ranking in defense, allowing an average of 66.78 points per game, and #120 in offense, averaging 78.11 points per game. Defensively, the Anteaters allow 41.35% field goals (#116) and 31.41% three-pointers (#136), while shooting an average 48.97% field goals (#36) and 70.52% free throws (#197). Wagner's (ankle) status is questionable for Kentucky's matchup.