No. 18 Kentucky (10-2) hosts the High Point Panthers (6-7) in an afternoon affair on New Year's Eve. The Wildcats roll into this matchup on a three-game win streak. On Dec. 29, Kentucky beat Missouri 83-56, while the Panthers fell to No. 10 Michigan State 81-68 in their last game.
Tip-off is at Noon ET from Rupp Arena. Kentucky is favored by 27.5 points in the latest High Point vs. Kentucky odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 135.5. Before locking in any Kentucky vs. High Point picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Kentucky vs. High Point. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Kentucky vs. High Point:
- High Point vs. Kentucky spread: Kentucky -27.5
- High Point vs. Kentucky over-under: 135.5 points
- High Point vs. Kentucky money line: Kentucky -15000, High Point +2500
- UK: Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite
- HP: Panthers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Why Kentucky can cover
Junior forward Oscar Tshiebwe has an absolute beast on the glass for the Wildcats as Tshiebwe leads the SEC with 15.8 rebounds per game. He has recorded at least 20 rebounds in four games thus far. Tshiebwe has also been very efficient from the field as he is ranked fourth in the conference in field goal percentage (.613).
Tshiebwe has logged 10 double-doubles on the year so far and has been a force on the boards in the last two Kentucky wins. Against Western Kentucky, the West Virginia transfer had 14 points with a season-high 28 rebounds. Tshiebwe followed up that game with another dominant outing against Missouri as he had 13 points, 20 boards and two blocks. Look for him to have another commanding performance.
Why High Point can cover
Junior guard John-Michael Wright is averaging a team-best 20.2 points with 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Wright has scored over 20 points in six games this year. The North Carolina native has shown his range from downtown as he is shooting 42 percent from three. Wright's best game this season came in a win against Elon when he recorded a double-double with 29 points while grabbing 10 boards and knocking down five 3-pointers.
Redshirt freshman forward Zack Austin is second on the team in points per game (14.0), first in rebounds per game (7.5), and first in blocks per game (3.2). Austin has scored in double figures in all 13 games played, including three double-doubles.
How to make Kentucky vs. High Point picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 140 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
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