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
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
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
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
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: LSU +4.5, Over 153.5 and Max Mackinnon (LSU) to get Under 2.5 rebounds.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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.
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.
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.
- NCAAB: 05/03 2025 LSU 64 Kentucky 95
- NCAAB: 22/02 2024 Kentucky 74 LSU 75
- NCAAB: 04/01 2023 LSU 71 Kentucky 74
- NCAAB: 24/02 2022 LSU 66 Kentucky 71
- NCAAB: 05/01 2022 Kentucky 60 LSU 65
- NCAAB: 24/01 2021 LSU 69 Kentucky 82
- NCAAB: 19/02 2020 Kentucky 79 LSU 76
- NCAAB: 13/02 2019 LSU 73 Kentucky 71
- NCAAB: 04/01 2018 Kentucky 74 LSU 71
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Kentucky Stats
LSU Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
|
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- 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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