Kentucky vs. Louisville: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 14

Updated Dec. 14, 2024 3:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (9-1) will host the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) after winning seven home games in a row. The matchup tips at 5:15 PM ET on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The Wildcats hit the court as 10-point favorites against the Cardinals. The game features a point total of 160.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of placing bets on the Kentucky-Louisville clash.

Kentucky vs. Louisville How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:15 PM ET
Where: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
How to watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Wildcats vs Cardinals Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-10	-110	-120	160	-110	-120	-599	+440

Kentucky vs. Louisville Prediction

Pick ATS: Kentucky (-10)
Pick OU: Under (160)
Prediction: Kentucky 82, Louisville 71

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Kentucky vs. Louisville Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 85, Cardinals 75.
The Wildcats have an 85.7% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Cardinals hold an 18.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Kentucky is 5-4-1 ATS this season.
Louisville has put together a 4-6-0 record against the spread this season.
Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-3-1 when playing as at least 10-point favorites this season.

Key Total Facts

In six games this year, the Wildcats and their opponent have combined for more than 160 points.
Cardinals games have finished with over 160 points just one time this season.
The Wildcats and Cardinals average 167.2 points per game combined, which is 7.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Kentucky is 6-1 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 85.7%).
Louisville has split the two games it has played as underdogs this season.
Kentucky has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -599 or shorter.
Louisville has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +440.

Kentucky vs. Louisville: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Cardinals Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/21/2023	Wildcats	-14	156	-1100	+700	95-76 UK

Kentucky vs. Louisville: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Kentucky	Louisville
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	91.1 (1)	76.1 (176)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.3 (164)	68.7 (127)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.6 (94)	12.5 (17)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.2 (31)	8.6 (119)
Assists (Rank)	19.1 (11)	13.5 (215)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.2 (19)	12.5 (263)

Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Otega Oweh	10	15.6	4.3	1.7	1.3	0.4	1.1
Lamont Butler	8	12.9	3.1	3.9	1.5	0.1	0.9
Jaxson Robinson	10	12.5	3.8	1.9	0.7	0.8	2
Koby Brea	10	12.4	4.1	1.3	0.2	0.3	3.2
Andrew Carr	10	11	6.1	2.6	0.6	0.7	0.5

Louisville 2024-25 Key Players

Cardinals Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Chucky Hepburn	10	14.1	3.3	4.8	3.2	0	1.5
Terrence Edwards	10	12.9	3.2	2.1	0.5	0	1.2
Reyne Smith	10	12.1	3.1	0.4	0.7	0	3.3
Kasean Pryor	7	12	6.1	2.1	1.6	1.1	0.7
J'Vonne Hadley	10	9.8	8	1.8	0.2	0.2	0.6