The No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (2-1) take on the VMI Keydets (3-1) at Rupp Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
VMI Keydets at Kentucky Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Keydets’ last outing, they defeated the USC Upstate Spartans, 78-72. Converting at the free throw line was one of VMI’s largest strengths. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Spartans were just 7-14 (50.0 percent). VMI was led by Jake Stephens, who was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 6-for-7 shooting.
The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in their last outing, 96-58. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (65.5 vs. 16.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 26.3). PJ Washington was the game’s top scorer with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
Kentucky could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Wildcats rank 35th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472), while VMI is 327th in effective field goal percentage (0.469) since the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kentucky ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.0) while VMI ranks 278th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Keydets rank 91st in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Wildcats rank 330th (14.8).
VMI ranks 33rd in steals per game (7.6) while Kentucky ranks 201st (5.7).
The Wildcats rank 29th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Keydets rank 185th (2.9).
Kentucky ranks 173rd in assists per game (13.3) while VMI ranks 242nd (12.4).
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