The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats (5-1) welcome the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes (5-0) to Rupp Arena Tuesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Miami vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Kentucky is coming off a 118-82 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd Friday, covering as an 18.5-point favorite. The Wildcats are 3-3 against the spread (ATS) and 2-3 ATS at home. G Antonio Reeves (19 points per game) leads 6 Wildcats averaging in double figures.
Miami beat Kansas State 91-83 on Nov. 19, so it has had some time off. The Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS on the season and 4-1 O/U. They have yet to play a true road game but are 2-0 ATS on neutral courts. Miami has scored at least 79 points in every game and is led by G Wooga Poplar, who is averaging 18 points per game.
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