ESPN has Clemson favored over Kentucky Tues night

[Hopmix]

Yet UK is undefeated and beat then #6 Duke on a neutral court after spotting them 10 points in the 2nd half.
If thats not enough, Clemson has defeated no one and lost to an unranked Boise St.

The hate is real.

Bet it then.

 

[gregbookout]

Tough road game and they are solid …it’s definitely a game we could drop but if we can shoot reasonably well and pressure defensively, win the battle of the boards, we win at Clemson

 

[HenryMuto]

I just seen the start time is 9:30 PM ET WTF

 

[Blueheart32]

Huh? Yes hell it does

No, it doesn’t. You don’t understand how sports wagering works huh?

 

[UKAlum84]

I want to see Pope take some risks to win games. Keep our opponents on their feet.

The strategy should at least be better than calipari taking the ultimate risk which is not taking many risks at all.

Playing it safe and not adapting will cause a team to lose a game.

 

[IIIBradIII]

Clemson has a decent team this year but I'll be there with the family cheering on the Cats!

 

[OmahaCats]

Yet UK is undefeated and beat then #6 Duke on a neutral court after spotting them 10 points in the 2nd half.
If thats not enough, Clemson has defeated no one and lost to an unranked Boise St.

The hate is real.

What are you talking about. It’s Kentuckys first road game against a legit power school. Kentucky has also only played 1 team.

 

[OmahaCats]

Because ESPN has and will always have idiots running the behind the stage stuff. Only watch ESPN if UK is playing other wise avoid them.

Why is this a bad metric? We have no idea how good Kentucky is yet. It’s their first road game. They could absolutely lose this game and Gonzaga next week. Hopefully we can at least go 1-1

 

[KAB Cats]

Evan Miya analytics has Kentucky favored by .8. Suspect the line comes out about UK -1 and fans push it to -3.5ish.

 

[IL Wildcat]

I think their metrics are wrong, same as kenpom. But I actually love the fact that they have UK losing this game. Not that I thought this particular UK team, with all its experience, would take Clemson lightly in our first true road game, but with ESPN saying we're gonna lose, there is ZERO chance we take Clemson lightly.

 

[R.O.T.Muckinfush]

Stop complaining and bet on the cats

 

[jwphelps]

Why is this a bad metric? We have no idea how good Kentucky is yet. It’s their first road game. They could absolutely lose this game and Gonzaga next week. Hopefully we can at least go 1-1

When did I say it was a bad metric, I said ESPN is staffed with idiots, and I refuse to watch ESPN unless UK is actually on ESPN. Personally a lot of teams are going to lose some games away from home this year. I don't see any teams that have established themselves head and shoulders above the pack right now. UK is in the mix and as long as they stay in the mix I am happy. This team is versatile, fun to watch and Pope actually knows how to coach, a breath of fresh air from the past 7 years of roll the ball out and have the coach only yell go and make a play.

 

[LmdCat]

Yet UK is undefeated and beat then #6 Duke on a neutral court after spotting them 10 points in the 2nd half.
If thats not enough, Clemson has defeated no one and lost to an unranked Boise St.

The hate is real.

Why do you really care what ESPN is saying.? The outcome of the game is determined by play on the floor instead of reporters who love gaslighting UK fans.

 

[Bkocats]

Why do you really care what ESPN is saying.? The outcome of the game is determined by play on the floor instead of reporters who love gaslighting UK fans.

This all day every day
And sorry folks, it’s not a given that we will win. No game from this point out is
Do I believe we will win? Yes…I think we’re the better team. Can we guarantee it? No. Too many factors to consider
I’m excited about this team, and the style we play, and of course I absolutely love CMP.
But none of that means we will go undefeated

 

[tigergrad10]

I'll be there to root the Cats to victory. Probably the only Blue shirt in section 101

nope, at least 1 more.

 

[Bluegrassking]

We are beating Clemson by 10+. Carr, Butler, and Oweh won't allow a loss to some janky ass ACC team

I think we can be subpar feom three and still win by 10 if we are competitive on the offensive glass.

Our ability to stay together and be collected. grind it out, and play good defense is underrated.

Plus, we are liable to be hot from the outside rather than cold and if so Clemson could be in considerable trouble even at home.

 

[westerncat]

We have Pope coaching this team so I feel much better with him and the staff getting the players ready .

 

[billoliver40]

Not shocked to be the 'dog. Clemson normally is tough at home and this is (beating a dead horse) the first real road game.

Should be a good one.

 

[BBNinSC]

We have Pope coaching this team so I feel much better with him and the staff getting the players ready .

I was just scrolling down to post this. Mark Pope has shown that he is exceptional at analyzing film and data to create a winning gameplan.

 

[HagginHall1999]

hopefully true road games wont effect this older bunch as much as the teams in the past.

That's what I'm saying. First true road game this year and in a UK uniform but collectively these guys have probably played 300+ road games.

 

[Big blue 35]

Just win!!

 

[Smashcat]

Clemson went to Alabama last year and won by double digits. Gonna be a tough road game for UK. Being the late game makes it even worse for us.

Clemson 85-77 Alabama (Nov 28, 2023) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAM game, final score 85-77, from November 28, 2023 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Home court means a lot to the ESPN predictor. Take a look at UK vs Bama, both scheduled games. The predictor flips the victor, it appears, solely on the home court. The fact that UK and Clemson are about even on the predictor is an indication that the predictor sees UK as the much better team.

 

[jrpross]

No, it doesn’t. You don’t understand how sports wagering works huh?

Is the espn prediction for the purpose of sports wagering? As far as I knew it was just predicting the winner of a game. We’re not talking Vegas odds here.