The No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (3-1) challenge the Winthrop Eagles (2-2) at Rupp Arena. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Winthrop Eagles at Kentucky Wildcats Free Prediction
The Eagles are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-74 loss to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last matchup. East Tennessee State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Buccaneers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. three) and total rebounds (42 vs. 28). Winthrop’s Josh Ferguson played well, contributing 14 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
The last time the Wildcats played, they were victorious over the VMI Keydets, 92-82. The Wildcats made 29 of their 35 free throws (82.9 percent) and held the Keydets to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 28.9). With 19 points and 18 rebounds, Kentucky’s PJ Washington played well.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Kentucky in this contest. The Wildcats rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 percent), while Winthrop ranks 107th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.0 percent) since the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Eagles rank 18th in effective field goal percentage (0.563), while the Wildcats rank 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Winthrop ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Kentucky ranks 328th (14.7).
The Wildcats rank 94th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while the Eagles rank 250th (7.4).
Winthrop averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 35th in the nation. Kentucky ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Wildcats average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. The Eagles rank 158th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
Winthrop averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Kentucky ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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