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On Sunday afternoon in London, the Michigan Wolverines will take on the No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats in an effort to avenge their defeat to No. 3 Virginia. The Wolverines' two-game winning streak was broken by the Cavaliers on Tuesday, 70-68. Following their defeat by Gonzaga, the Wildcats defeated North Florida twice and Bellarmine once.
Kentucky vs Michigan Betting Odds
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Kentucky vs Michigan Match Details
Fixture: Wildcats vs Michigan Wolverines
Date and Time: Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 PM ET
Venue: The O2 Arena, London, UK
Kentucky vs Michigan Key Stats
The Wolverines started the season strong, winning three straight games, including a 91-60 rout of Pittsburgh. In the following game, the Wolverines lost to Arizona State, ending their winning streak. However, they bounced back with victories against Jackson State and Ohio. They battled hard against No. 3 Virginia earlier this week but ultimately fell short with a score of 70–68.
The Wolverines will be participating in a match outside of the US for the fifth time. At turnover rates, the Wolverines are doing a fantastic job, ranking seventh in the nation. They are No. 309 in offensive rebounding percentage but have trouble getting offensive rebounds.
The Wildcats have struggled to win games this season, falling to Gonzaga in a 88-72 rout two weeks ago and to the Spartans in double overtime. The Wildcats won their other five games against weaker opponents, defeating Howard, Duquesne, South Carolina State, North Florida, and Bellarmine.
The Wildcats, who are ranked fourth in the country, are one of the best defensive teams in the nation. On the opposite end of the court, they have been making good shots, making 51.5% of their attempts inside the arc and 37.4% of their 3-point attempts.
Kentucky vs Michigan Betting Prediction
The Wildcats were caught this week anticipating their game against Bellarmine, but I anticipate that they will put on a show for an overrated Wolverines' team. Although Dickinson is among the nation's finest players, the Wolverines' supporting cast is lacking in talent.
I anticipate that this will be a difficult matchup for them because of how poorly they have been performing defensively, especially when it comes to forcing turnovers. In addition to having the best big man in the nation, the Wildcats also make their outside shots.
The Wildcats are also a top defensive team, and due to a couple of iffy games early in the season, they are in an unusual situation of being undervalued at the moment, but they will cover the spread tonight.
Pick: Kentucky -8.5 (-110)
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