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Kentucky vs Eastern Illinois Week ? Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats (2-1) host the Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-2) on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET in Lexington, Ky. This follows Kentucky’s disappointing 96-88 loss to Louisville, as coach Mark Pope admitted his team fell below its standard. The Panthers meanwhile lost 78-58 at Notre Dame and remain under-the-radar. You can read more in our full NCAA Odds
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Line Movement and Odds
The opening spread and total have not been broadly posted, but Kentucky is expected to be a heavy favourite based on projected power ratings and early offshore openers.
Current trends:
- Eastern Illinois enters this matchup on a strong ATS run from last season.
- Kentucky has been reliable at home with strong SU form.
Public vs sharp splits are limited due to delayed release, but early indicators point toward Kentucky attracting sharp action once markets open.
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Matchup Breakdown
Kentucky outlook: After a loss exposing defensive flaws and turnover issues, Kentucky needs to set the tone. Denzel Aberdeen leads the Wildcats at 16.0 PPG and 3.7 APG. Kentucky should control the boards and win physical matchups at home.
Eastern Illinois outlook: The Panthers struggle rebounding and allowed Notre Dame a 40-24 edge on the glass. They’ll need to speed the game up and create turnovers to stay competitive.
Key positional battle: Kentucky’s size and rebounding strength vs EIU’s lack of interior presence. Second-chance points should tilt heavily toward the Wildcats.
Injuries and Conditions
Kentucky Wildcats injury report:
- No major injuries reported at this time. See full updates on the Kentucky injury report
Eastern Illinois Panthers injury report:
- No major injuries reported at this time. See full updates on the Eastern Illinois injury report
Weather note: Indoor game, no weather factor.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected score: Kentucky 89, Eastern Illinois 59.
Best bet: Kentucky to cover a large spread.
Secondary lean: Under, due to Kentucky’s likely defensive reset and EIU’s limited scoring depth.
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