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The Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-4) after winning eight home games in a row. The contest starts at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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How to Watch Kentucky vs. Ohio State
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
Kentucky 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.5 | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 39.4 | 42 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 39.7 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.6 | 297 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 9.4 | 23 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 9.9 | 324 |
Ohio State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.5 | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 38.5 | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.6 | 213 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.9 | 120 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.5 | 81 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 232 |
Kentucky vs. Ohio State Stat Insights
Points
- The Wildcats post 22.2 more points than the Buckeyes allow (69.1).
- When Kentucky scores more than 69.1, it has a record of 10-0.
- Ohio State is 7-4 when giving up less than 91.3 points.
- The Buckeyes post 9.1 more points per game (80.7) than the Wildcats give up (71.6).
- Ohio State is 7-1 when scoring over 71.6 points.
- Kentucky has an 8-1 record when giving up fewer than 80.7 points.
- The Wildcats have outscored opponents by 216 points this season (19.7 per game), and the Buckeyes have scored 128 more than their opponents (11.6 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Wildcats are shooting 49.5% from the field, 11% higher than the Buckeyes concede.
- Kentucky is 10-0 when shooting better than 38.5% from the field.
- The Buckeyes' 49.5% shooting percentage from the field is only 10.1% higher than the Wildcats have given up.
- Ohio State is 7-1 when shooting higher than 39.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Wildcats collect 39.7 boards per game, 7.1 more than the Buckeyes.
- Kentucky is 9-0 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Ohio State is 0-4 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Wildcats pull down 10.3 offensive rebounds per game, 3.2 more than the Buckeyes.
- The Wildcats are 6-0 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Buckeyes are 3-2 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Kentucky has an average rebounding margin of +6.1, and Ohio State is at +2.7.
Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Brown | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Florida | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Georgia | Away |
Ohio State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Indiana State | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Michigan State | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Minnesota | Away |