ESPN gives the Kentucky Wildcats a strong chance of winning their upcoming game against the Bucknell Bison, with a predicted 97.8% likelihood of victory. Kentucky’s new head coach, Mark Pope, saw his team dominate in their season opener, defeating Wright State 103-62. Otega Oweh and Amari Williams both made a significant impact, with Oweh scoring 21 points on 8-9 shooting.
Bucknell, on the other hand, opened their season with an 85-73 win over Delaware, shooting an impressive 52.6% from three but struggling with 16 turnovers. Kentucky’s defensive players, including Lamont Butler, Oweh, and Williams, could capitalize on Bucknell’s turnover issues to control the game.
This matchup serves as Kentucky’s final warm-up before a high-stakes game against Duke. Coach Pope aims to keep his team focused on Bucknell, ensuring they’re ready both offensively and defensively for the upcoming challenge. Kentucky will host Bucknell on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET, with Pope seeking his second win as head coach.
