Offense meets defense when the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (4-1) welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (2-3) to Rupp Arena. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 80-77 loss to the CSUN Matadors in their last contest. One of CSUN’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, while Tennessee State went 19 times. Tripp Davis was Tennessee State’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ last game, they defeated the Winthrop Eagles, 87-74. The Wildcats held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.3 (below their season average of 27.7). The Eagles had a free throw rate of 0.085 (below their season average of 0.277). PJ Washington was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Kentucky ranks 51st in offensive efficiency and Tennessee State is 46th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee State ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Kentucky ranks 337th (14.8).
The Wildcats rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Tigers rank 247th (33.9).
Kentucky ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while Tennessee State ranks 193rd (2.9).
The Tigers rank 40th in steals per game (7.5) while the Wildcats rank 202nd (5.7).
Kentucky ranks 165th in assists per game (13.5) while Tennessee State ranks 278th (11.8).
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