The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-2) travel to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (5-0) on Tuesday, November 26th. This game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington and televised on ESPNU. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 6:30 ET.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Hilltoppers Are Coming Off A Win

Western Kentucky improved to 3-0 on the season with a 79-62 win over Jackson State on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers were -15.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 17-point win.

Western Kentucky led 40-28 at halftime and outscored Jackson State 39-34 in the second half. The total points for the game were 141, which was under the O/U line of 152.5.

The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win

Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game

Kentucky cruised to a 108-59 win over Jackson State on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Wildcats entered the game as -36 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 156.5.

Kentucky dominated both halves, leading 54-30 at halftime and matching that effort in the 2nd half by scoring 54 points while holding Jackson State to 29.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.2% of their threes, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6% overall. The Hilltoppers also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.

Tamarion Hoover led the way with 18 points, shooting 4-of-7 from three. Khristian Lander was also a standout, hitting 4-of-5 threes and finishing with 15 points in just 20 minutes. Don McHenry struggled from deep, making just 1-of-7 threes, but still contributed 13 points.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kentucky’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 108 points on 57.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks in part to their 75% shooting on two-point attempts and 43.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 17 threes. They also connected on 90% of their free throws, going 9-for-10 from the line.

The Wildcats dished out 29 assists, with Koby Brea leading the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three and shooting 72.7% overall. Otega Oweh added 21 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky’s defense gave up 62 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field on 30 of 69 attempts. They held the opposing team to 42% shooting on two-point shots, with 16 made baskets on 38 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Hilltoppers’ defense allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5, shooting 62%. Western Kentucky also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

Western Kentucky’s defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 30 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hilltoppers held them to 42% shooting, as they went 16 for 38 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Western Kentucky allowed 14 made threes on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 8 times, making 5 of those for 62%. The Hilltoppers gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Hilltoppers vs Wildcats Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Hilltoppers have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 75 points per game in these contests.
• The Wildcats are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hilltoppers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Hilltoppers vs Wildcats Prediction

For a point-spread wager in this Wildcats vs. Wildcats game, we suggest taking the Wildcats at -23. Even though our predictions have the Wildcats winning 75-72, we see the Hilltoppers as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 164.5 and our model has the Hilltoppers and Wildcats finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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