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Louisville vs. Kentucky Prediction and Odds for College Football Week 13 (Last Chance to Fade Kentucky's Offense)

By Josh Yourish

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7)
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) / Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
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Kentucky was supposed to be a contender this year, but issues on their offensive line and injuries to Will Levis submarined their season.

After a 16-6 loss to Georgia last week, the Wildcats are 6-5 heading into the final regular season game of the season against their in-state rivals. The Louisville Cardinals have had the exact opposite season to get to a similar point. The Cardinals began the year 2-3, but have rallied to get to 7-4 and besides a loss to Clemson are one of the hottest teams in the country. 

Kentucky has won the last three Governor’s Cups and they’re the favorite to take it home again this year. 

Louisville vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread and Total

Kentucky and Louisville Betting Trends

  • Kentucky is 7-4 ATS
  • Louisville is 7-4 ATS
  • The Under is 10-1 in Kentucky games
  • Louisville is 5-1 ATS in last six
  • Road Team is 7-1 ATS in last 8 meetings

Louisville vs. Kentucky Prediction and Pick

Will Levis is banged up and has been playing injured for much of the season. He is still projected as a first-round pick by many, but he hasn’t played like it for a while. Kentucky started the year 4-0 and have gone 2-5 since then. Levis missed the South Carolina loss, but played in six of that seven game stretch. Over that stretch has thrown seven touchdowns and six interceptions. Their offense is averaging 16.67 points per game in those six games. 

On the other side, Louisville beat NC State a week ago and is playing their best football down the stretch. Malik Cunningham could not play due to a shoulder injury. If he can come back to play this week then Louisville should be favored in the game, but likely it will be Brock Domann making his third start. 

The under has been free money in Kentucky games this year, it is 10-1, so we have to cash in on it one last time before bowl season. 

Pick: Under 43.5 (-110)

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