Louisville Cardinals vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 12/18/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
The Louisville Cardinals of the Conference USA Conference will meet with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of the ACC in NCAAB action in E. A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 3:00 PM (EST). Louisville recovered from each of its three defeats this season.
On Nov. 12, they lost in overtime to Furman before defeating the Navy by a score of 17 in their following game. They were defeated by Michigan State by nine points on December 1 and defeated NC State by five points on the road on December 4.
On December 10, they were defeated 62-55 at DePaul but bounced back to defeat Southeastern Louisiana 86-60 at home on December 14. Louisville shot 52% from the field and had four players reach double digits in scoring. The Cards turned the ball over 14 times and handed up 12 assists in a sloppy game. They forced 16 turnovers and held the Lions to 32% shooting.
The great news is that Louisville has balanced production; the bad news is that Malik Williams, who averages 10.9 points and 9.6 rebounds, is the only player averaging double digits. The Cardinals are ranked 42nd by KenPom, and their Adjusted Defensive Efficiency is ranked 12th.
Louisville shoots 41.8 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from behind the three-point line. This season, their defense is outstanding, permitting only 64.3 points per game, 37.8 percent shooting (23rd), and 28.6 percent from the three-point range (49th).
- The University of Louisville Cardinals is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- Louisville is 9-0 SU in their last 9 matches against Western Kentucky.
- The Cardinals are 10-0 SU in their last 10 matches in the Conference USA Conference.
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Louisville Cardinals vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Predictions 12/18/2021
Western Kentucky is placed 108th in the KenPom rankings and 143rd in the Net Rankings. However, if they make it to the NCAA Tournament or the NIT, they are not a squad you want to meet. The Hilltoppers had a difficult start to the season, but they also faced a difficult schedule.
Defeats by nine points to South Carolina, four points to Minnesota, and twelve points to Memphis are hardly the worst defeats you can endure. They also lost by 10 points at home to Buffalo, which is not a good result as a 2.5-point favorite.
This season, the Hilltoppers are 5-4 versus D-1 opponents, headed by Maryland and Boston College transfer Jairus Hamilton, who produces 16.8 points and 6.4 rebounds on 49.3 percent shooting, and Dayvion McKnight, who contributes 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds on 54.6 percent shooting (40 percent 3pt).
Western Kentucky averages 78.3 points per game on 48.1 percent shooting (41st in the country) and 32.1 percent from the three-point range. They surrender 65.1 points per game while shooting 37.8 percent (25th) and 30.7 percent from the three-point range.
- The University of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers is 6-1 SU in their last 7 matches.
- Western Kentucky is 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches at home.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Western Kentucky’s last 5 matches in the ACC.
Louisville Cardinals vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Western Kentucky is playing in a more important contest. They’re playing for their community and want to start conference play on a positive note.
They have the confidence to win another Power Five team after defeating Ole Miss by 23 points two games ago. Two teams from the Big Ten and the ACC. Louisville just suffered a home loss to DePaul and is battling with consistency. The Hilltoppers will win at 71-68.
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Louisville Cardinals vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 12/18/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 3:00 PM (EDT)
Location: E. A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green, KY
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021
TV: CBSSN
NCAAB Odds: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +2.5
NCAAB Totals: 138.5