The 10th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (4-1) and their great offense welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (2-3) and their exceptional defense. The game will air on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats beat the Winthrop Eagles, 87-74, while the Tigers lost a tough one against the CSUN Matadors, 80-77.
Kentucky dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.9 (below their season average of 51.2) and a free throw rate of 0.327 (below their season average of 0.427). For those same stats, Winthrop put up marks of 6.3 and 0.085, respectively. Tennessee State, on the other hand, forced CSUN into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 16.7). PJ Washington had a good game for Kentucky, recording 19 points and 11 rebounds. Tripp Davis, meanwhile played a key role for Tennessee State with 20 points.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Kentucky takes on the elite defense of Tennessee State. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 51st in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 46th in defensive efficiency. ,
Tennessee State vs. Kentucky ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee State ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Kentucky ranks 337th (14.8).
- The Tigers rank 40th in steals per game (7.5) while the Wildcats rank 202nd (5.7).
- Kentucky ranks 165th in assists per game (13.5) while Tennessee State ranks 278th (11.8).
- The Wildcats rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Tigers rank 247th (33.9).
- Kentucky ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while Tennessee State ranks 193rd (2.9).
