The sixth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (14-3) battle with the South Carolina Gamecocks (15-3) for an intense SEC showdown on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 PM ET for an appealing betting opportunity. The Wildcats are slightly favored to win with a point spread at -4.5 (-105).

The Wildcats have gone 4-1 over the course of their last five games. Their most recent game was a 105-96 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs, marking their second consecutive win. Tre Mitchell led with 23 points and shot 80 percent from the field.

Antonio Reeves is leading the Wildcats with 19.5 points per game and shooting 52.1 percent from the field. He also connects on 87.9 percent of his free throws and is a big component to their success in late game situations.

The Wildcats are averaging an impressive 91.6 points per game while shooting 50.3 percent from the field. They move the ball incredibly well with 18.9 assists a game, which is a handful more than the Gamecocks put up.

Their defense has been solid, as they have allowed opponents to average 77.2 points per game. The Wildcats margin of victory works for them since they have a high octane offense. They also put up 38.4 rebounds, 5.6 blocks, and 8.2 steals a game.

The Gamecocks are 3-2 over their last five games, showing they have some negative momentum coming into this game. Their most recent performance was a 77-64 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, which put them back on the winning side.

Meechie Johnson is averaging 16.7 points per game and is shooting 43.3 percent from the field. He also connects on 81.7 percent of his free throws coming into this matchup, which could be key late in the game.

The Gamecocks are getting 72.9 points per game and are making 43.8 percent of their shot attempts. They move the ball solidly to find good scoring opportunities with 14.7 assists each game.

Their defense is going to be important here, they have held teams to an average of 64.6 points each performance. They also contribute to other areas of the game such as 37.0 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, and 4.7 steals a game.

Bookmaker offers the betting odds for this college basketball betting opportunity, with the Kentucky Wildcats as 4.5-point favorites for success. In addition, current market analysis shows they have a 63.5 percent chance at victory.

The Wildcats have had just a few hiccups this season with their explosive offense. This will likely turn into another fast laced matchup where they will have an edge. Look for the Wildcats to find success covering the spread.