The Penn Quakers (6-4) welcome the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (6-2) to the Wells Fargo Center Saturday (ESPN2). Tip is set for noon ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kentucky vs. Penn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Quakers beat the FDU-Florham Devils 111-57 Wednesday, but that game didn’t feature a spread of total. They are just 1-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games. They are 3-5 ATS on the season and 1-0 ATS against Power 5 schools that have been ranked this season, beating the Villanova Wildcats 76-72 at home Nov. 13. They covered as a 12-point home underdog.
Kentucky is No. 17 in the . In its last game, it lost to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 80-73 Saturday, failing to cover as an 18.5-point favorite. The Wildcats are 2-1 ATS over their last 3 games and 4-4 ATS on the season. They are 1-0 away from home and have yet to play a true road game. The Cats have 6 players averaging double figures.
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