The ninth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (3-1) will be at home in Rupp Arena when they take on the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-4). The game will air on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats beat the Utah Valley Wolverines, 82-74, while the Mountaineers were beaten by the UAB Blazers, 58-51.
The Wildcats made 31 of their 34 free throws (91.2 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 26.0). Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, held UAB to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.506). Nick Richards put together a good game for Kentucky with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Malik Jefferson had a solid performance for Mount St. Mary’s, contributing 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Kentucky could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 277th in defensive efficiency since last season.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Kentucky Wildcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kentucky ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 253rd (37.0).
- The Wildcats rank 27th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Mountaineers rank 140th (3.3).
- Kentucky ranks 200th in steals per game (5.9) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 266th (4.9).
- The Mountaineers rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Wildcats rank 321st (16.3).
- Kentucky ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 229th (14.2).
