Kentucky vs Texas Week 13 SEC Clash: Prediction, Odds, and Essential Injury Updates (Nov. 23)
The #3 Texas Longhorns (9-1) host the Kentucky Wildcats (4-6) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Texas enters as 18.5-point favorites following their 20-10 win at Arkansas, while Kentucky snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating Murray State 48-6.
Despite Texas's elite defense allowing just 11.9 points per game (4th in FBS), their offense has shown recent inconsistency, scoring 27 or fewer points in three of their last four games. Kentucky has demonstrated ability against top teams, nearly beating Georgia and upsetting Ole Miss on the road.
Key Factors:
- Kentucky's defense returns several key players from injury
- Texas faces potential lookahead spot with Texas A&M rivalry game next week
- Wildcats are 3-0 ATS as 15.5+ point underdogs this season
- Texas is 1-4 ATS in their last five games as 17+ point favorites
Injury Updates:
- Texas: WR DeAndre Moore Jr. (questionable - leg)
- Kentucky: OLB J.J. Weaver (probable - ankle), DL Kahlil Saunders (questionable), OL Courtland Ford (questionable)
Notable Returns for Kentucky:
- WR Barion Brown
- DL Deone Walker
- LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson
Prediction: Texas wins 33-17, but Kentucky covers the spread (+18.5). Expect a lower-scoring, physical game with Kentucky's ball-control offense keeping things competitive into the fourth quarter.
Best Player Prop: Brock Vandagriff Over 0.5 Passing TDs (-130)
Same Game Parlay (+1000):
- Kentucky +18.5
- Under 47 points
- Barion Golden anytime TD
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