Kentucky vs LSU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kentucky vs LSU

The Kentucky Wildcats square off against the LSU Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

Our prediction is that LSU will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +4.5 against Kentucky and that makes plenty of appeal, with -115 available.

Kentucky Wildcats previous game saw them claim a 92-68 home win over Mississippi State Bulldogs.

LSU Tigers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 84-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Vanderbilt Commodores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kentucky won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 95-64 victory was registered against LSU. In the past 9 games between the teams, Kentucky have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kentucky	19-11	2441	2201	240	15-5	4-6	1L
LSU	15-14	2359	2243	116	10-8	5-6	1L

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Kentucky vs LSU Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Kentucky vs LSU betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re delighted to see that LSU have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +4.5 at -115 before they line up for this college contest.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Kentucky vs LSU stats:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by LSU in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by LSU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 12 of their last 16 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by LSU in 6 of their last 9 games against Kentucky.

LSU +4.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Max Mackinnon Under 2.5 Rebounds +120

Max Mackinnon (LSU) can be backed to register Under 2.5 rebounds at +120. We think he might fall short of the mark when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Max Mackinnon Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

Assists

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+151

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+129

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Marquel Sutton Over 11.5 Points -125

Marquel Sutton (LSU) can be wagered to total Over 11.5 points at -125. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.

Latest Marquel Sutton Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-102

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-119

Under 6.5

-109

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Correct Score Prediction

Kentucky 78 - 79 LSU

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Tigers to register a 79-78 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Kentucky vs LSU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Kentucky at -179 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 64% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. LSU are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +152.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 151.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 151.5, it’s -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Kentucky

-179

LSU

+152

Point Spread

Kentucky -3.5

-105

LSU +3.5

-115

Total Points

Under 151.5

-110

Over 151.5

-110

Otega Oweh is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -105 that he goes Over 17.5 points and -123 when it comes to Under.

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-123

Max Mackinnon (LSU)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky)

Over 11.5

-135

Under 11.5

+104

Marquel Sutton (LSU)

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-102

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+151

Max Mackinnon (LSU)

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+151

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky)

Over 2.5

-200

Under 2.5

+151

Marquel Sutton (LSU)

Over 6.5

-119

Under 6.5

-109

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 4.5

-169

Under 4.5

+129

Max Mackinnon (LSU)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+129

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Kentucky Stats

LSU Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 167.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.40 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	24-6	2635	2145	490	17-2	7-4	10W
Vanderbilt	22-7	2520	2161	359	14-3	8-4	1L
Alabama	22-8	2760	2507	253	14-5	8-3	1L
Arkansas	21-8	2604	2310	294	16-3	5-5	1L
Tennessee	21-9	2400	2066	334	15-4	6-5	1W
Georgia	21-9	2700	2361	339	15-5	6-4	2W
Texas A&M	20-10	2650	2372	278	14-4	6-6	1W
Missouri	20-10	2393	2245	148	15-2	5-8	1L
Kentucky	19-11	2441	2201	240	15-5	4-6	1L
Texas	18-11	2445	2189	256	13-5	5-6	1W
Oklahoma	16-14	2477	2317	160	12-5	4-9	3W
Auburn	15-14	2417	2317	100	12-6	3-8	2L
LSU	15-14	2359	2243	116	10-8	5-6	1L
Mississippi State	13-17	2327	2437	-110	9-9	4-8	4L
Ole Miss	12-17	2187	2201	-14	9-7	3-10	1W
South Carolina	12-18	2260	2300	-40	11-8	1-10	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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