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Kentucky vs. LSU prediction: LSU favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Kentucky vs LSU predictions for college basketball Thursday.
LSU and Kentucky will lock horns in the women's college basketball at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on New Year's Day, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects LSU as the most likely winner of the Kentucky vs. LSU game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kentucky vs. LSU prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Kentucky and LSU 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives LSU an 87% chance of beating Kentucky.
According to our model, the over/under total of 155.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Kentucky vs. LSU odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kentucky | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-105) | -13.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +700 | -800 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-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 | Kentucky +13.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Kentucky | +700 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 155.5 total points.
Kentucky vs. LSU game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between LSU and Kentucky at Pete Maravich Assembly Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kentucky vs. LSU
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Conclusion
We predict LSU, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat Kentucky on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kentucky vs. LSU insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest 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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