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Kentucky vs. Auburn prediction: Why Kentucky is favored to win women's basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Kentucky vs Auburn predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Auburn will square off with the favored Kentucky in women's college basketball action at Neville Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Kentucky vs. Auburn game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kentucky vs. Auburn prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Kentucky and Auburn 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Kentucky a 96% chance of beating Auburn.
According to our model, the 121.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Kentucky vs. Auburn odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kentucky | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -14.5 (-110) | +14.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -1786 | +1000 |
| Total | o121.5 (-110) | u121.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kentucky vs. Auburn picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kentucky -14.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kentucky | -1786 |
| Total | Under 121.5 | -110 |
According to our best women's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Kentucky to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kentucky vs. Auburn game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Auburn and Kentucky at Neville Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kentucky vs. Auburn
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Neville Arena
Conclusion
We predict Kentucky, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat Auburn on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kentucky vs. Auburn insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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