| MATCHUP | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-3 | 2-1 |
| Where | Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
Northern Arizona vs Kentucky Prediction
You can argue Kentucky in this spot, as it’s coming off a blowout loss to Kansas and probably wants to take out some frustration. The problem is Kentucky is now 0-3 ATS on the season and is a young team still learning how to play together. Kentucky isn’t hitting its threes, and the defensive effort has been spotty. Northern Arizona has played good competition in Arizona, New Mexico, and UNLV and, despite three blowout losses, has covered two of those three games. Taking its licks will only make Northern Arizona a better team in the future and, if anything, prepare itself for a game like this.We’re getting a hell of a cushion, and I’m not sure this young Kentucky team will be that motivated to beat the snot out of a lesser team. I’ll take a shot with the great deal of points in Northern Arizona on Friday night.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks lost to New Mexico and Arizona, and they play Cal Poly next. Northern Arizona has lost 7 straight games.
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are averaging 67 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 91 points per game on 52.4 percent shooting. Chris Komin is averaging 20.7 points and 4.3 assists per game. Ryan Abelman is averaging 12.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Lucas Toukam is averaging 10.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Tamiel Green is averaging 6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.3 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats beat James Madison, lost to Kansas, and they play Grambling next. Kentucky has won 5 of its last 8 games.
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 81 points per game on 50 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points per game on 40.8 percent shooting. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds per game. Zoom Diallo is averaging 17.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Alex Wilkins is averaging 11.7 points and 3 assists per game. Malachi Moreno is averaging 11.7 points and 3 assists per game. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
- Kentucky has won each of its last 21 November games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last six night games.
- Northern Arizona has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win
- Northern Arizona has won each of its last five Friday night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Northern Arizona’s last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Four of Kentucky’s last five games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Arizona ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (6.0).
- Northern Arizona ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (3.22).