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Kentucky vs. LSU prediction: Kentucky favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Kentucky vs LSU predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
LSU will face Kentucky in men's college basketball action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Kentucky as the most likely winner of the Kentucky vs. LSU game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kentucky vs. LSU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Kentucky and LSU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Kentucky a 64% chance of beating LSU. Our predicted final score has Kentucky winning 79-75.
According to our model, LSU (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Kentucky vs. LSU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kentucky | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (+100) | +4.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -190 | +160 |
| Total | o153.5 (-108) | u153.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kentucky vs. LSU picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | LSU +4.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Kentucky | -190 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is LSU +4.5 at the spread.
Kentucky vs. LSU game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between LSU and Kentucky at Pete Maravich Assembly Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kentucky vs. LSU
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Conclusion
We predict Kentucky, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat LSU on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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