Want to learn more about Kentucky's NCAA Tournament opponent Abilene Christian? A reporter from the Texas city breaks it down. March 17, 2019 Dominique Yates, Louisville Courier Journal
Kentucky is expected to have no trouble against Abilene Christian.
The Wildcats are 21.5 point favorites against Abilene Christian, per betonline.ag. That's the most lopsided point spread from the website, right below No. 1 seed North Carolina vs. No. 16 Iona (25 points) and No. 1 Virginia vs. No. 16 Gardner Webb (24.5 points).
The Wildcats are coming off an SEC Tournament semifinal loss to Tennessee, while Abilene Christian, also known as the Wildcats, is making its first appearance in the NCAA Division I Tournament after winning the Southland Conference championship.