Friday’s NCAA Tournament slate features an intriguing Midwest Region showdown as No. 10 Santa Clara meets No. 7 Kentucky at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Tip-off is scheduled for 12:15 PM ET on CBS. With a second-round matchup against either No. 2 Iowa State or No. 15 Tennessee State on the line, both teams will be aiming to start their tournament run on the right note.
Santa Clara enters at 26-8 on the season, while Kentucky brings a 21-13 record into the bracket.
Neither team enters the tournament as a top-tier favorite, but history has proven that anything can happen in March.
Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Game Info
- 📍 Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- 📅 Date: Friday, March 20
- ⏰ Start Time: 12:15 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: CBS
Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Odds at Hard Rock Bet
As of Friday morning, Kentucky comes in as a modest favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kentucky -150, Santa Clara +130 |
| Point Spread | Kentucky -2.5 (-115), Santa Clara +2.5 (-105) |
| Total (Over/Under) | Over 157.5 (-110), Under 157.5 (-110) |
The odds may lean slightly toward the Wildcats, though Santa Clara’s record and scoring ability could lead to a first-round upset.
If this game stays close into the second half, execution down the stretch will likely determine who moves on.
Santa Clara vs. Kentucky Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is shaping up at Hard Rock Bet for this afternoon’s matchup:
- Kentucky is commanding a strong majority of the moneyline action, drawing 73.8% of tickets and 73.7% of the handle, with Santa Clara seeing limited support.
- The Wildcats are also favored against the spread, picking up 61.3% of tickets and 62.7% of the handle, indicating steady backing on that side.
- The Under is the preferred play here for the total, collecting 57.2% of tickets and 60.2% of the handle, pointing toward expectations of a lower-scoring game.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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