Colgate Raiders vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Raiders and Wildcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -30.5 against Colgate in a non-conference matchup.
COLGATE RAIDERS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colgate Raiders +30.5
This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.
WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Colgate at +30.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Does Colgate Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Colgate’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 1-8 after a 78-75 loss to Northeastern on Sunday. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, the Raiders kept it close and covered the spread.
Colgate led 32-28 at halftime, but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 153 went over the 133.5 O/U line.
Colgate put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 39.1% from three-point range (9/23) and connected on 76.9% of their free throws (20/26).
Rashad King led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 40% from deep. Brady Cummins added 15 points, hitting 50% from three, while Jalen Cox contributed 14 points and 5 assists.
Despite Colgate’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 78 points in their last game. They shot 54% from the field, hitting 27 of their 50 attempts.
Colgate was effective inside, making 62% of their two-point shots (22/35). They also went 19/29 from the free-throw line, a 65% rate.
Can Kentucky Grab a Win at Home?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky improved to 8-1 on the season after a thrilling 90-89 win over Gonzaga on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were +6 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 166.5.
After trailing 50-34 at halftime, Kentucky’s defense stepped up, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45 of their own to complete the comeback.
Kentucky’s offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field. They hit 54% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% of their threes (7/25). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, hitting 83.3% (15/18).
Graham Ike led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall. Andrew Carr added 19 points, shooting 66.7%, while Jaxson Robinson contributed 18 points and 5 assists. Ryan Nembhard also dished out 10 assists to go with his 13 points.
Kentucky’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, the Wildcats couldn’t contain their opponent, who hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 27/50.
From three-point range, Kentucky’s defense held the opposition to 28% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 25 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 83%. The Wildcats also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.