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(NCAAB) Oakland vs. Kentucky, 03/21/2024 7:10 PM, Score: 80 - 76
Point Spread: -13.50 | -110.00 Kentucky (Home)
Result: Loss
When diving into KenPom’s adjusted efficiency margin, the Golden Grizzlies are 137th in the nation with a +2.81 rating while the Wildcats are 21st in the country with a +19.94 rating. The ability to shoot from beyond the arc shows a gap as well as Oakland is 96th in the NCAA with a 35.5 team 3-point percentage while Kentucky is best in college basketball with a 41.2 percentage from beyond the arc. All in all, go with the Kentucky Wildcats will have too much firepower and go on to cover the spread.