| MATCHUP | Loyola Maryland Greyhounds | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-5 | 4-2 |
| Where | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | |
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Betting Preview
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds lost to Fairfield and Duquesne, and they play Coppin State next. Loyola (MD) has lost 7 of its last 10 games.
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 75 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Jacob Theodosiou is averaging 17.2 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Braeden Speed is averaging 13.7 points and 3.3 assists. Emmett Adair is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Stiemke is dishing 1.5 assists. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 25.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats lost to Michigan State, beat Eastern Illinois, and they play Tennessee Tech next. Kentucky has won 6 of its last 9 regular season games.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 87.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 37.7 percent shooting. Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 14.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Otega Oweh is averaging 12.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Mouhamed Dioubate is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Chandler is dishing 3 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
- Loyola (MD) has lost each of its last seven road games.
- Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in each of its last eight Friday night road games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Loyola (MD)’s last 20 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Three of Kentucky’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kentucky ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.75).
- Kentucky ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.4%).
- Loyola (MD) ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.8).
- Loyola (MD) ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
Loyola Maryland vs Kentucky Prediction
I’ve faded Kentucky a few times already this season, as this group has underachieved up to this point and has struggled with physical defenses. Loyola Maryland will be the more motivated side, so there’s a case for the points. I’m still siding with Kentucky, though. Kentucky has been favorites of 20 or more points three times this season, and is winning those games by an average of 40 points. Loyola Maryland hasn’t shot the ball well enough to threaten Kentucky. This is a spot where the Wildcats could take out some frustration. I’ll lay the big number with Big Blue.