Wofford vs Kentucky March Madness Spread / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Prediction

Wofford vs Kentucky March Madness Spread / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Prediction

The Wofford Terriers take on the Kentucky Wildcats in one of the most anticipated games in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23. Both the Terriers and Wildcats dominated their round one foes. Who takes the massive matchup and moves on to the Sweet 16?

Wofford vs Kentucky 2019 March Madness Spread & Game Info

  • When: Saturday, March 23 at 2:40 pm ET
  • Where: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL
  • TV: CBS
  • ATS Odds: Kentucky -5
  • Over/Under Total Odds: 138.5

Why #7 Wofford Terriers are a good bet +5?

Wofford faced a decent team in the first round and pummeled that team. Seton Hall had played well enough to make it all the way to the Big East Tournament Finals. They had a player in Myles Powell that many felt might be an NCAA Tournament star.

All the Terriers did was dominate Powell and the Pirates 84-68. It was a smashing win that proves the Terriers are for real. Although beating Kentucky won’t be easy, Wofford has all the makings of this year’s Cinderella NCAA Tournament team.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 83
  • Field Goal %: 49.3
  • 3-Point %: 41.8
  • Free Throw %: 70.4
  • Rebounds/G: 35.4
Defense:
  • Points/G: 65.7
  • Field Goal %: 42.6
  • 3-Point %: 32.2
  • Free Throw %: 69.7
  • Rebounds/G: 26.9

Why #2 Kentucky Wildcats are a good bet -5?

Is Kentucky the best choice in the second round of March Madness?

Kentucky took no prisoners in their 79-44 first round destruction of Abilene Christian. What’s really impressive is how Kentucky’s defense has improved in only a week.

Tennessee scored 82 against Kentucky on March 16. For the Wildcats to lock down on an Abilene Christina squad that averaged 73.6 points per game tells us that UK is ready to rumble on Saturday.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 76.8
  • Field Goal %: 48
  • 3-Point %: 36.2
  • Free Throw %: 74.1
  • Rebounds/G: 38.7
Defense:
  • Points/G: 64.8
  • Field Goal %: 40.1
  • 3-Point %: 34.6
  • Free Throw %: 70.2
  • Rebounds/G: 27

March Madness Betting Trends for Wofford vs Kentucky

  • Terriers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600
  • Terriers are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win
  • Wildcats are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous
  • Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win

Wofford vs Kentucky Final March Madness Betting Analysis

Kentucky’s defense should give Wofford some trouble, but the Wildcats are at a slight disadvantage in this game. Sounds crazy, but Wofford might be one of the top 5 teams in the NCAA Tournament.

The Terriers are equally adept at shooting the three or scoring field goals inside the paint. More importantly? Their three-point defense only allows 32.2% while they allow only 42.6% from the field while averaging 83 points per.

Kentucky’s a powerhouse squad. They’ll run into one of the top squads in the nation on March 23. Wofford not only covers, they win straight up.

2019 March Madness Expert Betting News