Kentucky vs. Louisville Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [12/21/2023]

College Basketball action continues on Thursday at 6:00PM ET as the favored Kentucky locks horns with Louisville at KFC Yum! Center.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Kentucky vs. Louisville matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kentucky vs. Louisville Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's College Basketball matchup between Kentucky and Louisville 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives Kentucky an 88% chance of beating Louisville, and our predicted final score has Kentucky winning 84-70.

According to our model, Louisville (+13.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 155.5 points has a 52% chance of going under.

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Kentucky vs. Louisville Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kentucky	Louisville
Spread	-13.5 (-115)	+13.5 (-102)
Moneyline	-1100	+800
Total	o155.5 (-110)	u155.5 (-105)

• Louisville is listed as the +13.5 underdog against Kentucky, with -102 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kentucky (-13.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Louisville at +800, which means you can bet $100 to profit $800, earning a total payout of $900, if it wins.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Kentucky at -1100, where you can risk $1,100 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,200 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 155.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Kentucky vs. Louisville Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Louisville +13.5	-102
Moneyline	Louisville	+800
Total	Under 155.5	-105

While Kentucky is more likely to win the game, betting on Louisville moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Kentucky vs. Louisville on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Kentucky vs. Louisville Game Information

Thursday's game between Louisville and Kentucky in College Basketball at KFC Yum! Center is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Kentucky vs. Louisville
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: KFC Yum! Center

Our full coverage of Kentucky vs. Louisville includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

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