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KenPom, Sagarin Predictions for Kentucky’s next five games

Kentucky Sports Radio | February 3, 2020

Related Topics: Ken Pomeroy, Kentucky, Jeff Sagarin, Southeastern Conference, Thompson–Boling Arena, Big 12/SEC Challenge, Austin Wiley, Memorial Gymnasium

Believe it or not, there are only ten games left in the regular season. Let’s look at the Cats’ next five 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: 16-5, 6-2 SEC
  • AP Poll: 15
  • Coaches Poll: 16
  • NET Ranking: 27
  • KenPom: 36
  • Sagarin Rating: 12

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m., Rupp Arena (Lexington, KY), ESPN

  • Record: 14-7, 5-3 SEC
  • AP Poll: NR
  • Coaches Poll: NR
  • NET Ranking: 39
  • KenPom: 33
  • Sagarin Rating: 32

After losing to Oklahoma in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, Mississippi State has won two straight, beating Florida 78-71 in Gainesville and Tennessee 86-73 in Knoxville.

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