UCLA vs. Kentucky CBB Prediction and Odds - Dec 17, 2022

Kentucky squares off with UCLA in College Basketball action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, commencing at 5:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for UCLA vs. Kentucky, as well as our score prediction and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win UCLA vs. Kentucky?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's UCLA-Kentucky College Basketball matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives UCLA a 54% chance of defeating Kentucky.

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UCLA vs. Kentucky Current Odds

• Spread: Kentucky +1.5 (-104), UCLA -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Kentucky +115, UCLA -130
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Kentucky is the +1.5 underdog against UCLA, with -104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored UCLA (-1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Kentucky at +115, which means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if it wins.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for UCLA at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if it comes out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 143.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, Kentucky (+1.5) is a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 143.5 points is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for UCLA vs. Kentucky

• Spread: Kentucky +1.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Kentucky @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 143.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While UCLA is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking Kentucky moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

UCLA vs. Kentucky Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for UCLA vs. Kentucky at Madison Square Garden this Saturday has UCLA prevailing 73-72.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's UCLA-Kentucky matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before UCLA vs. Kentucky on Saturday December 17, 2022.

UCLA vs. Kentucky 2022 CBB Game Info

Saturday's game between Kentucky and UCLA in College Basketball at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 5:30PM ET.

• Who: UCLA vs. Kentucky
• Date: Saturday December 17, 2022
• Time: 5:30PM ET / 2:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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