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Troy vs Kentucky Odds, Prediction and March Madness Picks on March 21
- Bet Troy to beat the 11.5-point spread.
- Bet Kentucky’s Andrew Carr to score 13+ points.
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Troy vs Kentucky March Madness Odds
The Kentucky Wildcats will have to work hard to push aside the Troy Trojans as an 11.5-point favorite on the college basketball line when the teams meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Milwaukee on Friday.
The Wildcats went 10-8 in the powerful SEC and has been a juggernaut on offense at times this season. Kentucky’s injury concerns could be a factor, but the Wildcats might still be a good March Madness bet to win the Midwest Region at +1100 odds.
Troy should give Kentucky a scare after winning six in a row and eight of its last nine contests. The Trojans are making their third appearance in the Big Dance and first since 2017.
Troy vs Kentucky Prediction Today, March 20
My prediction
Kentucky 82, Troy 74
The Wildcats should find a way, but Troy plays decent defense (65.4 ppg against) and won all its Sun Belt tournament games by double digits. The Trojans have the tools to keep it close. Winning will be a tall order, though.
Top 3 Troy vs Kentucky Betting Picks
My top picks
1. Troy vs Kentucky ATS Pick: Troy +11.5 points
2. Troy vs Kentucky O/U Pick: Over 152 points
3. Troy vs Kentucky best point-scorer bet: Andrew Carr 13+ points
My analysis
The SEC was a draining experience and Kentucky was able to keep its head above water. The Wildcats did not have an impressive ATS record (16-16-1), though.
Kentucky is +5000 in the odds for March Madness ultimate success and might have some value if it can stay healthy. Jaxson Robinson (13.0 ppg) and Lamont Butler (11.5) have been banged up, but could play. Check late NCAAB injury news.
Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats and has averaged 20.3 points the last four games while Andrew Carr contributed 45 total points in the last three. We expected another solid game from Carr, who shoots 55.4 percent from the field.
OTEGA OWEH BEATS THE BUZZER 😱
Kentucky gets the last-second win to knock off Oklahoma 😤 pic.twitter.com/QxGFf3NC6i
— ESPN (@espn) March 14, 2025
We like Troy to beat the NCAA spread because they are 20-11-1 ATS this season. The over is also 6-1 in the Trojans’ last seven games, led by talented Tayton Conerway (20.3 ppg last three). Our March Madness prediction is that this will be an offensive show.
Troy vs Kentucky March Madness Best Prop Pick
Kentucky’s Koby Brea 3+ made 3-pointers (+100)
Those who are including Kentucky in their NCAA basketball experts’ picks to go far in the Big Dance are probably banking on hot shooting from Koby Brea.
The Dayton transfer has connected on 86 shots from behind the arc this season and is shooting 43.9 percent from 3 land (ninth in the nation). Brea has drained 15 in the last five games.
KOBY BREA IS ON FIRE 🔥
He’s hit a career-high SEVEN threes 🎯 pic.twitter.com/i3k1lTFdtH
— ESPN (@espn) January 4, 2025
If you want more value, make a bold March Madness pick and bet on Brea to make 4+ from 3-point range (+227).
Bet on Koby Brea 3+ made 3-pointers (+100)
Troy vs Kentucky How to Watch
- Game: Troy Trojans (23-10) vs Kentucky Wildcats (22-11)
- Date/Time: March 21, 7:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wis.
- Troy vs Kentucky Live Stream: Fubo.tv
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Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
