Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 26

Updated Nov. 26, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (5-0) will attempt to extend a five-game win streak when they host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) at 6:30 PM ET on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The Hilltoppers have won three games in a row.

The Wildcats head into their matchup against the Hilltoppers as huge favorites. The Wildcats are favored by 24 points. The matchup features an over/under of 165.5.

Continue reading to get the details ahead of placing bets on the Kentucky-Western Kentucky matchup.

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET
Where: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
How to watch on TV: ESPNU
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Wildcats vs Hilltoppers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-24	-120	-110	165.5	-110	-120	-6667	+2000

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky Prediction

Pick ATS: Western Kentucky (+24)
Pick OU: Under (165.5)
Prediction: Kentucky 88, Western Kentucky 67

Learn more about the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers game on FOX Sports!

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 95, Hilltoppers 71.
The Wildcats have a 98.5% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Hilltoppers have a 4.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Kentucky has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing once.
Western Kentucky has covered twice in four chances against the spread this year.
Kentucky has covered the spread once this season (1-0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 24-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

On two occasions this season have the Wildcats and their opponent combined for more than 165.5 points.
Hilltoppers games have finished with over 165.5 points just one time this year.
The total for this matchup is 165.5 points, 12.5 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Kentucky has won all three games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season.
Western Kentucky lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
Kentucky has played as a moneyline favorite of -6667 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
Western Kentucky has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +2000.

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Kentucky	Western Kentucky
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	97 (3)	81 (107)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.6 (93)	72.8 (221)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.6 (171)	8 (265)
3pt Made (Rank)	12.6 (5)	9.8 (57)
Assists (Rank)	21.8 (1)	15 (132)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (62)	11.6 (170)

Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Otega Oweh	5	16.2	3.8	1.6	2	0.8	1.4
Koby Brea	5	16	4.4	1.4	0.2	0.4	4
Jaxson Robinson	5	11.4	3.6	1	0.8	0.6	2.2
Lamont Butler	5	11.2	2.8	3.2	1.4	0.2	1
Amari Williams	5	9.6	10.8	2.4	0.2	1.6	0

Western Kentucky 2024-25 Key Players

Hilltoppers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Don McHenry	5	17.2	3.2	1.8	2.2	0	2.2
Babacar Faye	5	15	7.8	1.2	0.8	1	0.4
Khristian Lander	5	12	2.8	1.4	1.6	0.2	2
Julius Thedford	5	11.4	3.2	1	0.6	0.6	2.4
Tyrone Marshall	5	7.4	7	1.6	0.6	0.6	0.8