Ohio State vs Kentucky Basketball Odds

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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.

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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
+7.5 -110 BetMGM
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-7.5 -110 BetMGM
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Kentucky has a -7.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ohio State has a +7.5 -110 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
OverUnder
160.5 o -105 BetMGM
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160.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 160.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 160.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Ohio State		Favorite

Kentucky
+260 BetMGM
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-350 BetMGM
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Kentucky is the -350 moneyline favorite. Risk $350 to win $100 on Kentucky at BetMGM. Ohio State is the +260 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $260 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 -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ohio State is a +7.5 -110 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 160.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 160.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 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 -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ohio State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Ohio State
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Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +7.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -7.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Kentucky Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ohio State
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
5:30pm EST
+105-145Bet
Ohio State
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
5:30pm EST
+120-165Bet
Ohio State
Kentucky
First to 15 Points
5:30pm EST
+130-185Bet
Ohio State
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Game to Overtime
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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 State7-40.6366-10-21-1+10.500W1
SEC
#4 Kentucky10-10.9098-00-10-0-0.000W3

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 Sports Betting BetMGM
Ohio State		+8000
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Kentucky Championship Odds
2024-25 Kentucky NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Kentucky		+1700
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Ohio State & Kentucky Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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