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KenPom, Sagarin Predictions For Kentucky’s Next Six Games

Kentucky Sports Radio | January 10, 2020

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Kentucky is off to a 2-0 start in SEC play, but the month of January presents plenty of challenges, including back-to-back road games at South Carolina and Arkansas and the Big 12/SEC Challenge at No. 22 Texas Tech. Before turning the page to Alabama, let’s look at the Cats’ next six opponents and what the KenPom and Sagarin Ratings say about the possible outcomes.

First, a rundown of Kentucky’s record, ranking, and position in the ratings:

  • Record: 11-3, 2-0 SEC
  • AP Poll: 14
  • Coaches Poll: 13
  • NET Ranking: 26
  • KenPom: 18
  • Sagarin Rating: 13

Alabama Crimson Tide

Saturday, January 11, Noon, Rupp Arena, ESPN

  • Record: 8-6, 1-1 SEC
  • AP Poll: NR
  • Coaches Poll: NR
  • NET Ranking: 55
  • KenPom: 50
  • Sagarin Rating: 47

Last night, Alabama routed Mississippi State 90-69.

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