Colgate vs Kentucky Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/11/24

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 11th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 2-8 this year after they lost to Northeastern by a score of 78-75 in their last game. Colgate led 32-28 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Raiders shot 44.2% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Brady Cummins led Colgate with 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Raiders lost three games in a row against Cornell, Sam Houston, and Appalachian State. Colgate has scored 67.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points per game, while also averaging 31.3 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Brady Cummins is averaging 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Colgate is shooting 43.7% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 8-1 this season after they defeated Gonzaga in overtime by a score of 90-89 in their last game. Kentucky trailed 50-34 at the half, but they were able to force overtime, where they got the one-point win. The Wildcats shot 45.3% from the field, 28% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Andrew Carr led Kentucky with 19 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Clemson by a score of 70-66, but they did win their first seven games of the season. Kentucky has scored 92.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points per game, while also averaging 44.7 rebounds and 19.6 assists per game this season. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Kentucky is shooting 49.4% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this year. Kentucky will take on Louisville after this one.

Why Colgate will cover

• Colgate has won 23 of its last 25 Wednesday night games.

Colgate vs Kentucky Prediction 

Kentucky comes into this game ranked in the top five and they are coming off of a huge win against Gonzaga last time out. The Wildcats are scoring over 92 points per game and they are shooting nearly 50% from the field. Colgate has lost four games in a row and they are shooting just 43.7% from the field. Kentucky should win this game easily, but I also feel like they could really take their foot off of the gas in the second half to get ready for Louisville. Take Colgate and the points here.