Kentucky
Louisville starts rivalry week as a 3.5-point underdog against Kentucky
Based on DraftKings Sportsbook, Louisville is a 3.5-point underdog for this weekend’s annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup in opposition to arch-rival Kentucky. The Wildcats opened as 4.5-point favorites.
This marks simply the third time since 2011 that the Wildcats have been favored to win this recreation. The one different instances got here in 2018 and 2019.
After final weekend’s win over NC State, Louisville is 7-4 in opposition to the unfold this season. The Cardinals are additionally 2-2 straight up as an underdog.
Kentucky, which was ranked as excessive as No. 10 at one level this season, enters the ultimate weekend of the common season having misplaced three of their final 4. Nonetheless, the Wildcats have gained three straight over U of L, with all three of these victories coming by 31 factors or extra.
Louisville and Kentucky will kick issues off from Kroger Area in Lexington at 3 p.m. this Saturday. The SEC Community could have the tv protection.