Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) vs Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (0-2)
Game Info: Friday, November 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm (Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center)
Betting Odds: Kentucky Wildcats -26.5 -- Over/Under: 143 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions and Kentucky Wildcats meet Friday in college basketball action at the Rupp Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Betting Preview
The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions are still looking for their first win of the year. The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions have started back-to-back seasons 0-2. The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions are averaging 46 points on 29.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jerome Brewer Jr. is averaging 12 points and 0 assists, while Kalen Williams is averaging 11.5 points and 0.5 rebounds. Zondrick Garrett is dishing 1 assist and Alonzo Dodd is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions are shooting 14.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Texas A&M-Commerce Lions are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23.5 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats look for another win after beating New Mexico State on Monday. The Kentucky Wildcats look for their third 2-0 start in the last 5 years. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 86 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 46 points on 32.1 percent shooting. Rob Dillingham is averaging 17 points and 5 rebounds, while DJ Wagner is averaging 13 points and 2 rebounds. Reed Sheppard is the third double-digit scorer and Justin Edwards is dishing 1 assist. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 21.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
I am concerned about a possible look ahead spot for the Kentucky Wildcats, as they do have Kansas on deck for Tuesday. Also, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions have had a tough schedule to prepare them for a spot like this, with games against Texas A&M and Texas Tech. With all that said, the Kentucky Wildcats won their opener rather easy, and they're going to blow a lot of teams out if the defensive effort remains the same. I'll lay the chalk with the Wildcats.
Randy’s Pick Kentucky Wildcats -26.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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