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Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.
Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.
Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.
Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.
Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.
Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.
Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.
Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.
Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76
John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.
Gentry Estes, sports planning editor: I think the Cats will probably have the better team in March, but I'm not sure they do right now. Experience helps the Cards in a close game. Louisville 75, Kentucky 72.
Danielle Lerner, sports enterprise reporter: Neither team has looked particularly strong in the last few weeks. Louisville is prone to shaky starts and the Kentucky's shooting touch is off. Ultimately, though, it will come down to defense — and Kentucky just can't compete with Louisville's shot-blockers. Louisville 77, Kentucky 72.
Jody Demling, CardinalAuthority.com: David Padgett helped Louisville beat Kentucky in a high-scoring game as a senior and leads the Cardinals to a win in his first rivalry game as head coach. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.
Paul Rogers, Cards radio play-by-play: Snider shoots well from outside. Mahmoud and Spalding combine for seven blocks. Louisville 74, Kentucky 70.
Drew Deener, ESPN-680: For once, Louisville may have as many or more future pros on the court as UK. U of L gets a much-needed nonconference win and David Padgett begins to unite a fractured fan base. Louisville 67, Kentucky 64.
Brian Winner, WAVE-3: At this point in their career, I believe the Cards are a little bit more experienced playing in this electric atmosphere. Louisville 72, Kentucky 64.
Dan Koob WLKY-32: How many points is playing at Rupp worth for Kentucky? Neither team has a signature win and both struggle to close teams out. Going with UofL only because they're older. Louisville 79, Kentucky 77.
Nick Coffey, WKRD-790: Kentucky has a lot of talent, but they're still putting it together. Louisville may not be the better team at the end of the season, but their experience and leadership will give them the slight edge against the Wildcats on Friday. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.
Howie Lindsey, WKRD-790: Louisville has the edge in experience - like always - but this Louisville team has a better level of athleticism to hang with Kentucky's next-level talent. If Ray Spalding stays on the court, Louisville wins. Louisville 78, Kentucky 76
John Ramsey, WKRD-790: Spalding and Snider understand the importance of this game and rise to the occasion. McMahon exploits UK's perimeter defense. Louisville 78, Kentucky 75.