UNLV +7.5 @ Kentucky Write Up
Kentucky is 4-9 in the last 13 and has gotten embarassed in all of the losses. The fans gave up on the season about 3 weeks ago and all of the discussion is about players transferring, players going pro, and who is going to coach next year. The players are fed up with it and according to media reports and facebook statuses I have seen of the players, they are ready for the season to be over with. The fans definitely are. Myself, I am rooting for UNLV because I don't want to have to watch this Kentucky team go on the road to Creighton in what would be the biggest opponent to make the visit to Creighton in the programs' history.
UNLV comes back to the state of Kentucky after already defeating Louisville in Freedom Hall, and one of UNLV's top players did not play in the game. They are 4-6 in the last 10 but did not really have a chance for the NCAA Tournament so they are motivated to come in and defeat the once powerhouse Kentucky on National TV. They have won @ Louisville and @ BYU, two very impressive road wins.
Another thing to consider here is that UK is not playing in their home arena because the state tournament is being played there this week. The game is being held at the old arena, and where the womens team currently plays. It seats about 8500 as opposed to 24,000 at Rupp Arena. It has sold out already, but the majority of fans are going to the game because it's likely the last ever mens game at the arena which is history filled.
No one is optimistic about winning the game, not the players, coach, media, or anyone. Take the +7.5 here, and put a nice chunk on the ML. It will hit as well.
UNLV comes back to the state of Kentucky after already defeating Louisville in Freedom Hall, and one of UNLV's top players did not play in the game. They are 4-6 in the last 10 but did not really have a chance for the NCAA Tournament so they are motivated to come in and defeat the once powerhouse Kentucky on National TV. They have won @ Louisville and @ BYU, two very impressive road wins.
Another thing to consider here is that UK is not playing in their home arena because the state tournament is being played there this week. The game is being held at the old arena, and where the womens team currently plays. It seats about 8500 as opposed to 24,000 at Rupp Arena. It has sold out already, but the majority of fans are going to the game because it's likely the last ever mens game at the arena which is history filled.
No one is optimistic about winning the game, not the players, coach, media, or anyone. Take the +7.5 here, and put a nice chunk on the ML. It will hit as well.