5 Bold Predictions for Kentucky vs. Cincinnati

By Tim Letcher

5 Bold Predictions for Kentucky vs. Cincinnati

John Calipari Kentucky Wildcats — The Kentucky Wildcats meet the Cincinnati Bearcats in third round NCAA Tournament action on Saturday. Despite being relatively close to each other geographically, these two teams rarely meet on the hardwood. Here are five bold predictions for Saturday's game.

5. The Game Will Be Low-Scoring

Karl-Anthony Towns Kentucky Wildcats

5. The Game Will Be Low-Scoring

Karl-Anthony Towns Kentucky Wildcats — Kentucky is second nationally in scoring defense. Cincinnati checks in at number six nationally in the same category. That sets up for a defensive struggle on Saturday.

4. Kentucky's Size Will Be a Huge Factor

Willie Cauley-Stein Kentucky Wildcats

4. Kentucky's Size Will Be a Huge Factor

Willie Cauley-Stein Kentucky Wildcats — The Wildcats seem to have an endless supply of big men. Whether it's Willie Cauley-Stein, Karl-Anthony Towns, Trey Lyles, Dakari Johnson or Marcus Lee, they keep coming at opponents. Cincinnati will not be able to match Kentucky's size.

3. Cincinnati Must Shoot the Three Well

Octavius Ellis Cincinnati Bearcats

3. Cincinnati Must Shoot the Three Well

Octavius Ellis Cincinnati Bearcats — The Bearcats make five three-pointers per game on average. They will need to hit more than that to stay in the game with Kentucky.

2. Kentucky Will Start Fast

Andrew Harrison Kentucky Wildcats

2. Kentucky Will Start Fast

Andrew Harrison Kentucky Wildcats — After a lackluster start on Thursday, head coach John Calipari will make sure the Wildcats get going early. Kentucky would love to put Cincinnati away with an early run.

1. Kentucky Will Win by 15

Aaron Harrison Kentucky Wildcats

1. Kentucky Will Win by 15

Aaron Harrison Kentucky Wildcats — After a close struggle, Kentucky will pull away in the last 10 minutes. Look for the Wildcats to win 65-50.

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