The Cats are 32-34 all-time against Indiana, 3-1 in the NCAA Tournament with the only loss in the tournament coming in their first postseason matchup in 1973. In the last 22 meetings, Kentucky is 17-5.
KenPom likes the Cats
Both teams are driven by their offense, but Kentucky’s a notch higher, four notches to be exact. The Cats have the #1 adjusted offensive efficiency rating compared to Indiana’s #5. When the defensive numbers are factored in, Kentucky is the 6th-best in the nation in KenPom’s ratings, Indiana is #14.
But Indiana Shoots Better
The Hoosiers are second in the country in field goal percentage, knocking down 50.