Wofford vs Kentucky 3/23/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Wofford Terriers visit Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday to play the Kentucky Wildcats in an NCAA Tournament Midwest Region second round matchup. The No. 7 seeded Terriers defeated the Seton Hall Pirates on Thursday 84-68 in their first round matchup. Fletcher Magee led Wofford with 24 points.

Kentucky, which is seeded No. 2 in the region, defeated Abilene Christian in its first round game on Thursday 79-44. Wildcats’ leading scorer PJ Washington did not play due to a sore foot and is likely to miss Saturday’s game versus Wofford. Keldon Johnson led the Wildcats in the win with 25 points, while Reid Travis chipped in with 18 and Tyler Herro 14. Fletcher Magee leads Wofford in scoring with an average of 20.5 points per game. Two other players are averaging double figures in scoring, including Cameron Jackson who is second in scoring and first in rebounding with averages of 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Wofford is shooting 49.4% from the field and 42.0% from 3-point territory.

PJ Washington is the leading scorer for Kentucky with an average of 14.8 points. Three other Wildcats are averaging double figures in scoring. Ashton Hagans leads the Wildcats in assists with an average of 4.5 per game. Washington is leading the Wildcats in rebounds with an average of 7.5 per game. Kentucky is shooting 47.8% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point territory.