Kentucky vs. LSU: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 21

Updated Feb. 21, 2024 8:31 p.m. ET

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The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-7, 8-4 SEC) aim to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the LSU Tigers (13-12, 5-7 SEC) on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET.

The Wildcats take the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Tigers. The point total for the game is set at 163.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Kentucky-LSU matchup.

Kentucky vs. LSU How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Wildcats vs Tigers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-6.5	105	-125	163.5	-110	-110	-258	+210

Kentucky vs. LSU Prediction

Pick ATS: LSU (+6.5)
Pick OU: Under (163.5)
Prediction: Kentucky 82, LSU 77

Learn more about the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the LSU Tigers game on FOX Sports!

Kentucky vs. LSU Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 85, Tigers 78.
The Wildcats have a 72.1% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Tigers sit with a 32.3% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Kentucky has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
LSU is 11-14-0 ATS this year.
Kentucky has been favored by 6.5 points or more 15 times this season, and covered the spread in nine of those games.
LSU has covered the spread three times this season (3-5 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Wildcats games have finished with more than 163.5 points 17 times so far this season.
Tigers games have finished with over 163.5 points scored eight times this year.
These teams score 165.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 2.0.

Key Moneyline Facts

Kentucky has gone 13-4 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 76.5%).
This season, LSU has been the underdog 13 times and won three, or 23.1%, of those games.
Kentucky has a record of 13-2 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -258 or shorter (winning 86.7%).
This season, LSU has won four of its 11 games, or 36.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +210 on the moneyline.

Kentucky vs. LSU: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Tigers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/3/2023	Wildcats	-10.5	137	-570	+410	74-71 UK

Kentucky vs. LSU: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Kentucky	LSU
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	88.2 (3)	77.3 (83)
Points Allowed (Rank)	77.4 (318)	74.3 (250)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.4 (214)	8.9 (160)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.6 (18)	7.8 (142)
Assists (Rank)	17.4 (14)	12 (283)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (50)	12.6 (293)

Kentucky 2023-24 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Antonio Reeves	25	19.5	4.3	1.6	0.6	0.3	2.6
Rob Dillingham	24	14.7	3	4	1.2	0.1	2
Reed Sheppard	25	12.1	4.4	4.1	2.6	0.8	2.2
Tre Mitchell	22	12	7.5	3.1	0.8	1.1	1.1
D.J. Wagner	21	11	1.7	3.5	1	0.2	0.9