Vanderbilt at Kentucky 1/29/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/28/2020 at 7:33 PM ET

Vanderbilt at Kentucky 1/29/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Vanderbilt Commodores visit Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday to play the No. 13 ranked Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC showdown.The Vanderbilt Commodores fell to 8-11 overall and 0-6 in the SEC following a 90-64 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday night.The Commodores lost their 24th straight game in the SEC and tied the all-time Conference record for consecutive losses set in 1938-1940 by Sewanee. Vanderbilt could be the holder of the dubious record all to itself if they lose to Kentucky on Wednesday.

Saben Lee is the leading scorer and leader in assists for Vanderbilt with averages of 15.9 points and 4.6 assists per game Dylan Disu is the leading rebounder for the Commodores with an average of 5.6 per game. Three players for the Commodores are averaging double figures in scoring.

Kentucky improved to 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the SEC following its 76-74 overtime victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. Nick Richards led the Wildcats in the win with 25 points and scored seven during the extra period. Richards also hit the free throws that decided the game with just 10 seconds remaining.

Nick Richards is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Wildcats with averages of 14.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, while Ashton Hagans is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 13.2 points and 7.3 assists per game. Immanuel Quickley is the second leading scorer Kentucky with an average of 14.0 points per game.

Kentucky is just one game behind first-place LSU in the ACC standings. The Wildcats are 7-1 straight up in their last eight and 10-0 SU in their last 10 played at home. Head-to-head against Vanderbilt, the Wildcats have won nine of the last 10 straight up and each of the last 11 straight up at home. Kentucky has covered the number and 9 of its last 12 played during January. Final Score Prediction, Kentucky Wildcats win and cover ATS 79-55.

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