Ohio State vs Kentucky Basketball Odds

The Buckeyes will play the Wildcats on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The Ohio State and Kentucky basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio State currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 98.00.
Away Ohio State - Ohio State heads into this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Kentucky - Kentucky will host Ohio State sporting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Big Ten Conference, with Kentucky now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 SEC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.636 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Kentucky, has a 0.909 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ohio State has a 7-4 regular season overall record. Kentucky has notched a 10-1 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

Hocus pocus, Ohio State seeks to cast spells on Kentucky's winning streak.

With conference seeds at stake, every game is crucial for Ohio State and Kentucky.

Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers and experience the magic of college basketball.

In their last game, Ohio State triumphed, while Kentucky has won 3 straight games. Review each team’s futures odds and current standings below before the mystical showdown.

Best Buckeyes at Wildcats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ohio State	Favorite Kentucky
+8.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Kentucky has a -8.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +8.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ohio State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
158.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	158.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 158.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 158.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ohio State	Favorite Kentucky
+290 BetMGM Bet	-375 BetMGM Bet

Kentucky is the -375 moneyline favorite. Risk $375 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +290 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $290 on Ohio State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio State vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, 2024?

Kentucky is a -8.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio State is a +8.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio State vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, 2024?

The best over line is 158.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio State vs Kentucky College Basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, 2024?

Kentucky is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio State is a +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Ohio State Kentucky 12/21/24 5:30pm EST	+8.5 -115 -8.5 -105

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Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +8.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -8.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ohio State Kentucky First to 5 Points 12/21/24 5:30pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Ohio State Kentucky First to 10 Points 12/21/24 5:30pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Ohio State Kentucky First to 15 Points 12/21/24 5:30pm EST	+135 -190 Bet
Ohio State Kentucky Game to Overtime 12/21/24 5:30pm EST	Yes +900 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Kentucky
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Big Ten
Ohio State	11-8	0.579	7-4	2-3	3-5	+4.5	0.375	W1
SEC
#9 Kentucky	14-4	0.778	11-1	1-2	3-2	+2	0.600	L1

Ohio State & Kentucky Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ohio State Championship Odds

2024-25 Ohio State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
Team	BetMGM
Ohio State	+20000 Bet

Kentucky Championship Odds

2024-25 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
Team	BetMGM
Kentucky	+1800 Bet

Ohio State & Kentucky Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Kentucky College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 5:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs Kentucky Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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