The ninth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (4-1) and their outstanding offense welcome the Lamar Cardinals (4-1) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Lamar Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats won big over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 82-62, while the Cardinals were victorious over the Utah Valley Wolverines 74-68.
The Cardinals forced 15 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.132). The Wildcats, on the other hand, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.469) and had a better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.213). Ashton Hagans fueled Kentucky with 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Avery Sullivan, meanwhile had a good outing for Lamar, contributing 17 points and 14 rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Kentucky takes on the top-notch defense of Lamar. Since last season, the Wildcats rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while the Cardinals are 40th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Cardinals rank 60th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Wildcats rank 282nd.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kentucky ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Lamar ranks 249th (14.3).
- The Cardinals rank 259th in three pointers attempted per game (19.8) while the Wildcats rank 324th (16.3).
- Kentucky ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Lamar ranks 59th (32.7).
- The Cardinals rank sixth in steals per game (9.1) while the Wildcats rank 211th (5.8).
- Kentucky ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while Lamar ranks 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
