KSR has scoured the internet to see what people are saying about tonight’s matchup between Kentucky and Michigan State. Enjoy national media predictions for the Champions Classic before all of the action tips off at 7 pm EST on ESPN.
The Wildcats are KenPom’s No. 1 ranked team, while Michigan State comes in at No. 27, one spot below their AP Poll ranking. Kentucky is second in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency and ranked third offensively. KenPom predicts a 74-66 victory, a UK cover, and gives the Wildcats a 77% chance to win.
In other computer predictions, the fine folks at Odds Shark are much more optimistic.