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Kentucky opens as slight underdog at Florida

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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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