Kentucky vs. LSU Best Bets – Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The LSU Tigers (14-15) will attempt to upset the 19th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (19-10) on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats are favored with a point spread at -12.5 (-115), per MyBookie.

LSU Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers have lost their last three games and need to break out of the losing slump. Their previous loss was an 81-69 performance against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

LSU had a two point lead at the end of the first half. Their defense came up short in the second, where they allowed the Bulldogs to get 46 points and push this game more out of reach. Cam Carter led with 23 points and shot 56.2 percent from the field.

The Bulldogs were allowed to make 56.9 percent of their shots and 33.3 percent from deep. As for the Tigers, they made 39.1 percent of their shots from the field and 25.0 percent from three point range.

The Tigers put up 75.3 points a game while shooting 45.0 percent from the field. Their defense is allowing teams to get close, as they give up 72.5 points in return. This does not offer a lot of breathing room.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats have gone 2-3 over their previous five matchups. They are coming off a 94-78 blowout against the top-ranked Auburn Tigers.

The closest that this game had been was around tipoff, as the Tigers took charge early to put them in a comfortable position to be in. Kobe Brea led with 21 points and he made 58.8 percent of his shots from the field, but this was nowhere near enough to keep up with the Tigers.

Kentucky made 46.0 percent of their shots and just 23.5 percent from deep. Their defense had allowed 51.8 percent shooting overall and 46.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc. In addition, the Wildcats gave up 21 points from their 18 turnovers.

The Wildcats are scoring 85.3 points per game and are making 48.3 percent of their buckets. Their defense is not as appealing, as they allow their opponents to average 77.2 points a game. Bad shooting performances puts their defense in a tough spot to overcome.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases their best LSU Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats betting odds, with the Wildcats as 12.5-point favorites. The Wildcats have an 85.8 percent chance of winning, per market insights.

As long as the Wildcats are making shots and are confident from the field, they should be able to cover the spread. The Tigers do not have a strong point differential and it could be too much here. Look for the Wildcats to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -12.5 (-115)