Kentucky vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 21

Updated Dec. 21, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) aim to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4) at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs on CBS.

The Wildcats head into their game against the Buckeyes as an 8.5-point favorite. The game features a point total of 160.

Continue reading to get all the information before placing bets on the Kentucky-Ohio State clash.

Kentucky vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
How to watch on TV: CBS
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Wildcats vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-8.5	-110	-110	160	-110	-120	-380	+300

Kentucky vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+8.5)
Pick OU: Under (160)
Prediction: Kentucky 81, Ohio State 75

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Kentucky vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 84, Buckeyes 76.
The Wildcats have a 79.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes hold a 25.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Kentucky is 5-5-1 ATS this season.
Ohio State has put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread this season.
Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-4-1 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
Ohio State has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Wildcats games have finished with more than 160 points seven times so far this season.
So far this season, four Buckeyes games have featured more than 160 points scored.
These teams score 172 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.

Key Moneyline Facts

Kentucky has been the moneyline favorite eight times this season. They've gone 7-1 in those games.
Ohio State has entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won once.
Kentucky has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -380 or shorter.
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +300 or more once this season and lost that game.

Kentucky vs. Ohio State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Kentucky	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	91.3 (1)	80.7 (75)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.6 (191)	69.1 (119)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.3 (104)	7.1 (322)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (29)	9 (88)
Assists (Rank)	19.5 (6)	14.9 (127)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.4 (23)	10.5 (81)

Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Otega Oweh	11	15.7	4	1.8	1.4	0.4	1.1
Lamont Butler	9	15.1	3.1	4.1	1.3	0.1	1.4
Jaxson Robinson	11	12.5	4.2	1.9	0.8	0.7	2
Koby Brea	11	12.2	3.8	1.2	0.2	0.3	3.1
Andrew Carr	11	10.9	6.4	2.7	0.6	0.8	0.5

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Devin Royal	11	15.6	7.9	0.9	1	0.3	0.4
Bruce Thornton	11	14.8	2.7	5.1	0.7	0.1	1.7
John Mobley Jr.	11	12.1	1.3	1.5	0.7	0.1	2.7
Micah Parrish	11	10.5	4.7	1.9	1.2	0.2	1.4
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2