Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Colgate vs Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lexington.
Colgate vs Kentucky Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Wildcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -30.5 against Colgate in a non-conference matchup.
Colgate vs. Kentucky Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Colgate Raiders at Kentucky Wildcats
- Where: Lexington at Rupp Arena
- Date: Wednesday, December 11th
- Betting Odds UK -30.5, COLG +3500 | UK -20000 O/U 157.5
Raiders Preview: Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win in Lexington?
Colgate's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 78-75 road loss to Northeastern on Sunday. The Raiders were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
Colgate led 32-28 at halftime, but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.
Raiders Offense Breakdown
Colgate's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field and hitting 39.1% from beyond the arc (9/23). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.8%, and they converted 76.9% of their free throws (20/26).
Rashad King led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from three. He also grabbed 8 rebounds. Brady Cummins added 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Jalen Cox and Nicolas Louis-Jacques each contributed 14 points, with Cox dishing out 5 assists.
Raiders Team Defense
Colgate's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. The Raiders had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 22 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Colgate's defense held the opposition to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 65%. Colgate also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Wildcats Preview: Can Kentucky Pull Off a Home Win?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky improved to 8-1 on the season with a thrilling 90-89 win over Gonzaga on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 179 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 166.5.
Kentucky’s comeback was fueled by a strong 2nd half, where they outscored Gonzaga 45-29 after trailing 50-34 at halftime.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Kentucky's offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 54% on two-point attempts. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% of their threes, but were efficient at the free-throw line, connecting on 83.3% of their attempts.
Graham Ike led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall. Andrew Carr added 19 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Jaxson Robinson contributed 18 points and 5 assists. Ryan Nembhard also dished out 10 assists to go along with his 13 points.
Wildcats Team Defense
Kentucky's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 27 of 50 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kentucky held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 7 of 25 threes. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 83%.
Raiders vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Colgate has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Kentucky has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 78 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Raiders have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.
Colgate vs Kentucky Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Colgate +30.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.