Manhattan vs. Kentucky prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 3, 2026

Kentucky is favored to beat Manhattan at Rupp Arena on Tuesday (7:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' men's college basketball model.

Our Manhattan vs. Kentucky prediction gives Kentucky a 98.4% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on Manhattan to cover at +33.5.

Manhattan vs. Kentucky key predictions

• Predicted score: Kentucky 94-65 Manhattan
• Kentucky win probability: 98.4%
• Manhattan win probability: 1.6%
• Manhattan +33.5 spread: 56.0% cover probability
• Over 158.5 points: 52.1% probability

Our men's college basketball predictions project each team's final score using offensive and defensive efficiency, recent performance, long-term trends, and matchup-specific factors.

We calculate win, spread, and total probabilities based on these projections and historical CBB scoring patterns, then compare them with the latest odds to find betting value.

Manhattan vs. Kentucky odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets we track.

• Manhattan moneyline: +8000 (FanDuel)
• Kentucky moneyline: -100000 (FanDuel)
• Manhattan +33.5: -110 (BetMGM)
• Kentucky -33.5: -108 (DraftKings)
• Over 158.5 points: -105 (BetMGM)
• Under 158.5 points: -110 (FanDuel)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Manhattan vs. Kentucky pick: Manhattan +33.5 (-110)

Our model makes Kentucky the likelier winner, but our best value bet is Manhattan to cover the +33.5 spread at -110 on BetMGM.

Those odds give Manhattan an implied cover probability of 52.4%, while our model puts it at 56.0%.

That's a 3.6% edge, the largest across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets for this game.

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Manhattan vs. Kentucky game details

• Matchup: Manhattan vs. Kentucky
• Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Rupp Arena

About this prediction

This preview uses predictions from our men's college basketball models, presented through a template written by our editorial team. Matchup details fill in automatically.

Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or lineup changes. Learn how our predictions work.

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