The Utah Valley Wolverines (3-1) and their sensational offense visit Kentucky to play the top-ranked Wildcats (2-1) and their tremendous defense. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats lost a winnable game to the Evansville Aces, 67-64, while the Wolverines defeated the UAB Blazers, 66-55.
Utah Valley dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.516) and a free throw rate of 0.192 (below their season average of 0.212). For those same stats, UAB put up marks of 0.426 and 0.167, respectively. Kentucky, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent). Kentucky was lifted by Immanuel Quickley, who put up 16 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Brandon Averette played a key role for Utah Valley with 18 points.
This meeting figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s best offenses go head-to-head. Kentucky ranks 27th with 112.8 points per 100 possessions and Utah Valley is 59th (110.1) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Wolverines rank 28th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), while the Wildcats rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Kentucky Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kentucky ranks 89th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Utah Valley ranks 242nd (7.2).
- The Wolverines rank 198th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Wildcats rank 320th (16.4).
- Kentucky ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Utah Valley ranks 105th (36.9).
- The Wildcats rank 26th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Wolverines rank 162nd (3.2).
- Kentucky ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Utah Valley ranks 160th (13.1).
