The Winthrop Eagles (2-2) will travel to Rupp Arena to meet the 10th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (3-1). The game will air on SEC Network at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Winthrop Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wildcats beat the VMI Keydets, 92-82, while the Eagles lost a close one to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 76-74.
Kentucky dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.492 (above their season average of 0.406) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.9 (above their season average of 50.5). For those same stats, VMI had marks of 0.081 and 19.4, respectively. Winthrop, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-19; 78.9 percent). PJ Washington played well for Kentucky with 19 points and 18 rebounds. Winthrop, meanwhile, was lifted by Josh Ferguson, who put up 14 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
Kentucky appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Wildcats rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 percent), while Winthrop ranks 107th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.0 percent) dating back to last season. Additionally, the Eagles rank 18th in effective field goal percentage (0.563), while the Wildcats rank 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476).
Winthrop Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Winthrop ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Kentucky ranks 328th (14.7).
- The Wildcats average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 24th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 158th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- Winthrop averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Kentucky ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Wildcats rank 94th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Eagles rank 250th (7.4).
- Winthrop ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.6) while Kentucky ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
