The Kentucky Wildcats and Texas A&M Aggies, both ranked teams with identical records, face off tonight at Rupp Arena. Kentucky holds a slight edge in the rankings, sitting at No. 9 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, compared to Texas A&M’s No. 11 and No. 11 rankings, respectively. This matchup marks the first meeting between first-year Kentucky coach Mark Pope and Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams. However, Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson, now in his fifth year, previously played for Texas A&M during his freshman season.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. EST tonight at Rupp Arena.
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, with Karl Ravech providing play-by-play commentary and Jimmy Dykes serving as the analyst. Viewers can access the game through various platforms, including WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app, and ESPN+. Streaming options are also available through providers like Fubo, which offers a free trial.
For those who prefer listening to the game, the UK radio network will carry the broadcast on 840 AM in Louisville and on both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington. Tom Leach will handle play-by-play duties, while Jack Givens will provide analysis. Online listening is available through UKAthletics.com.
Kentucky enters the game as a 7-point favorite, according to DraftKings. The over/under is set at 160 points. For those interested in betting, the money line odds are Kentucky -265 and Texas A&M +215.
This highly anticipated game promises an exciting showdown between two of the SEC’s top teams. Both teams boast a 13-3 overall record and a 2-1 record in conference play. The Wildcats will look to defend their home court and avenge last season’s losses to the Aggies.
