Offense meets defense when the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (6-1) welcome the UNCG Spartans (7-1) to Rupp Arena. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
UNCG Spartans at Kentucky Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Spartans played, they blew out the Greensboro Pride, 111-33. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 7.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 46.7). UNCG was led by Kaleb Hunter, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
Kentucky had no trouble getting past the Monmouth Hawks in their last contest, 90-44. The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.531, had a fantastic mark of 0.660, while the Hawks had a free throw rate of 0.172 (below their season average of 0.300). Tyler Herro was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Kentucky takes on the stingy defense of UNCG. Since the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 48th in offensive efficiency, while the Spartans are fourth in defensive efficiency.
UNCG Spartans at Kentucky Wildcats Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCG ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Kentucky ranks 331st (15.0).
The Spartans rank 18th in steals per game (7.9) while the Wildcats rank 205th (5.7).
UNCG ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Kentucky ranks 152nd (3.4).
The Spartans rank 11th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Wildcats rank 118th (12.7).
Kentucky ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.0) while UNCG ranks 106th (36.8).
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