LSU vs. Kentucky Women's Basketball Predictions - Jan. 1

The LSU Tigers (14-0) take a 14-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats (13-1), winners of six straight.

Thursday's matchup between the Tigers and the Wildcats features the Tigers as substantial 13.5-point favorites. A 155.5-point total has been set for the game.

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LSU vs. Kentucky Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
  • Game time: 8 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: SEC Network +
  • Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Arena: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
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LSU vs. Kentucky Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: LSU (-13.5)
  • Moneyline: LSU (-1099), Kentucky (+700)
  • Total: 155.5 points

Pick ATS:Kentucky (+13.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (155.5)
  • Prediction: LSU 77, Kentucky 69

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LSU vs. Kentucky Comparison

LSU Rank LSU Stat Kentucky Stat Kentucky Rank
1st 108.0 Points Scored 81.4 26th
9th 52.6 Points Allowed 50.2 3rd
8th 20.8 Assists 19.3 18th
104th 14.3 Turnovers 10.2 6th
1st 54.9% Field Goal % 46.6% 31st
4th 31.4% Field Goal % Allowed 31.7% 5th

LSU Key Players

  • The scoring leader for the Tigers this season is Flau'jae Johnson, who averages 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
  • Amiya Joyner leads LSU in rebounding, averaging 7.3 per game, while MiLaysia Fulwiley leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.8 in each contest.
  • The Tigers get the most three-point shooting production out of Johnson, who knocks down 1.7 threes per game.
  • Fulwiley is LSU's leader in steals, averaging 4.0 steals per game, while Kate Koval leads them in blocks with 1.1 per contest.

Kentucky Key Players

  • Clara Strack puts up 16.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for the Wildcats, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
  • Kentucky's assist leader is Tonie Morgan with 8.4 per game. Morgan also averages 12.9 points per game and tacks on 3.2 rebounds per game.
  • Asia Boone is the most prolific from the three-point line for the Wildcats, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
  • Kentucky's leader in steals and blocks is Strack with 1.6 steals and 3.1 blocks per game.

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