Kentucky opens as slight underdog at Florida
Do you believe in the Cats down in Gainesville? You better get your bets in now, folks. The line could be shifting quickly.
Why? Kentucky has opened as a 1.5-point underdog at Florida, according to our friends at FanDuel. The point total has been set at 168.5 while the Wildcats’ moneyline bet sits at -102.
In short, the Gators are getting the home nod, but it’s tight. Really, really tight.
ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Florida a 61.6% chance to beat Kentucky on Saturday, tip-off scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Bart Torvik agrees, predicting an 88-86 win in favor of the Gators, the home team given a 58% shot to come out on top. KenPom, on the other hand, gives the Cats a 52% chance to pull off the victory with a projected score of 86-85 in Gainesville.
What do you think of Kentucky’s chances on the road? Will the Wildcats come out on top?
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