Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals Prediction, 11/25/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals

Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023

Location: Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, KY

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-2)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Louisville Cardinals (10-1) are welcoming the Kentucky Wildcats (6-5) at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Kentucky opens this game as 2-point dogs. The total comes in at 51.5.

The Kentucky Wildcats head into this matchup 6-5 this season. In their last matchup, the Wildcats went up against the South Carolina Gamecocks and ended up losing by a score of 17-14. Re'Mahn Davis was the leader on the ground for the Wildcats with 12 carries for 61 yards (5.1 yds per carry). Devin Leary went 17/34 with 171 yds through the air and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 96.1 and finished the game with 1 pick. When it came to stopping the run, the Wildcats conceded 50 yards on 33 attempts, which is an average of 1.5 yards per run allowed. Kentucky surrendered 19 pass completions on 27 tries for 207 yds, and a completion rate of 70.4%. For the game, they tallied 61 plays which gave them 293 yards. The Kentucky Wildcats ended up rushing 27 different times and recorded 122 yds, which earned them an average of 4.5 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 27.7 PPG. Offensively they average 135.2 yards in the run game which ranks them 92nd in the country. The Wildcats have tallied 3,726 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Kentucky has compiled 20 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns via the ground. Kentucky has earned 193 first downs offensively, and they have committed 75 infractions for 616 yds. They have surrendered the football 15 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Wildcats have given up 2,620 yds which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. They are allowing 238.2 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.4%. In total, they have surrendered 347.8 yards/game which puts them 41st in college football. They have relinquished 18 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 3.3 yards per rush and 109.6 rushing yards per contest so far this year. In total, they have conceded 1,206 yards via the ground game in 11 games. The Wildcats are ranked 54th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.3 PPG.

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The Cardinals come into this game with a record of 10-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals got the win with a final of 38-31 against the Miami Hurricanes. Jack Plummer (3 touchdowns) ended the game with 308 yards on 24/37 passing while his QB rating was 156.1. He tossed 1 pick and his Y/A was 8.3. Isaac Guerendo ran the football 15 times for 93 yds, finishing the game with 6.2 yds per carry for Louisville. Louisville rushed the football for 4.8 yards per attempt, finishing with 162 yds on 34 attempts. The Cardinals finished with 470 yards while running 71 plays (6.6 yards per play). The Cardinals passing defense conceded a completion rate of 61.5%, relinquishing 327 yards on 24 out of 39 passing. Louisville surrendered 26 running attempts for 159 yds (6.1 yds per rush).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Cardinals are ranking 27th in D-1 maintaining an average of 33.2 points per outing. The Louisville Cardinals hold an average of 441.8 yards per outing, which ranks them 22nd in the country. The Louisville offense has compiled 549 yds of penalties on 66 infractions, which is 62nd in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 10 picks while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 237 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Cardinals have thrown for a total of 2,819 yards via the pass along with an average of 256.3 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 47th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 185.5 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,041 yards for this season.

The Cardinals are conceding 18.4 points per contest, which has them ranked 17th in the nation. Louisville has yielded a total of 1,078 yards rushing (98.0 yards per game) as well as 11 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. This year, they have conceded 202 total points. They have allowed 13 touchdowns via the pass as well as 219.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 55th in D-1. The Cardinals defense has participated in 671 plays, which ranks them 14th in college football. Their defense has tallied 7 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions this season.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Cardinals college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats +2

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