NCAA BBALL (0-0)
**KENTUCKY -19
I am having a hard time deciding on this game due to the RLM and public money concept, but I am going to take UK. This will be the first game that UK can put both Bledsoe and Wall on the floor at the same time against an opponent. This duo should be very dynamic and do their best to keep this game fast paced. Miami Ohio loves to slow the game down and that is one reason they could keep this game within 20 points. However, the Hawks had 20 turnovers against Towson last week and lost in the game 82-71. My take is if Miami Ohio turned the ball over 20 times and managed not to be able to control tempo in an above averaging scoring game against Towson, how will they be able to against a more talented UK team. Kenny Hayes is a tough gritty point guard that will have an impact on this game, but will have his hands full with Wall. Kentucky's turnover issue should improve with Wall at the point, but it is an area for concern. If UK manages to turn the ball over as much as Miami OH, then it could stay within 20. In the end, UK's talent and depth should cause huge problems for Miami OH, but I am a bit confused by the spread. Hopefully, I am right about this one. I will go with the public and take the Cats.
**KENTUCKY -19
I am having a hard time deciding on this game due to the RLM and public money concept, but I am going to take UK. This will be the first game that UK can put both Bledsoe and Wall on the floor at the same time against an opponent. This duo should be very dynamic and do their best to keep this game fast paced. Miami Ohio loves to slow the game down and that is one reason they could keep this game within 20 points. However, the Hawks had 20 turnovers against Towson last week and lost in the game 82-71. My take is if Miami Ohio turned the ball over 20 times and managed not to be able to control tempo in an above averaging scoring game against Towson, how will they be able to against a more talented UK team. Kenny Hayes is a tough gritty point guard that will have an impact on this game, but will have his hands full with Wall. Kentucky's turnover issue should improve with Wall at the point, but it is an area for concern. If UK manages to turn the ball over as much as Miami OH, then it could stay within 20. In the end, UK's talent and depth should cause huge problems for Miami OH, but I am a bit confused by the spread. Hopefully, I am right about this one. I will go with the public and take the Cats.