Lipscomb vs Kentucky Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Lipscomb vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview

The Lipscomb Bisons are 2-3 this season after they lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 66-61 in their last game. Lipscomb led 31-30 at the half, but they were outscored 36-30 in the second half for the loss. The Bisons shot 34.8% from the field, 16.1% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. Jacob Ognacevic led Lipscomb with nine points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bisons lost to Belmont by a score of 80-79 but did beat Wofford by a score of 78-69 before that. Lipscomb has scored 71 points per game and they have allowed 72.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this year. Jacob Ognacevic is averaging 20.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Lipscomb is shooting 43.6% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 31.8% on three-pointers this year. Lipscomb will take on Jackson State and Alabama A&M after this one.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 3-0 this year after they defeated Duke by a score of 77-72 in their last game. Kentucky trailed 46-37 at the half, but they won the second half by a total of 40-26 for the big win. The Wildcats shot 39.7% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Andrew Carr led Kentucky with 17 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Wildcats defeated Bucknell by a score of 100-72 and Wright State by a score of 103-62 in their first two games. Kentucky has scored 93.3 points per game and they have allowed 68.7 points per game, while also averaging 47 rebounds and 23.3 assists per game this season. Koby Brea is averaging 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Kentucky is shooting 49.3% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 40% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Kentucky will cover

• Kentucky has won each of its last eight night games against non-conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Lipscomb has lost each of its last five night games following a road loss.
• Lipscomb has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.

Lipscomb vs Kentucky Prediction 

Kentucky rolls into this matchup with plenty of momentum after beating Duke in their last game, and they will be back at home for this game. The Wildcats are shooting over 49% from the field and they are averaging 47 rebounds. Lipscomb has lost two games in a row by a combined six points, and they lost to Arkansas earlier in the year by 16 points. Kentucky should win this game easily, but I do think Lipscomb can keep this game closer than 20 points and I expect Kentucky to come out a little sluggish. Take Lipscomb here. 

David Racey's Pick: Lipscomb +20.5