Indiana vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Regionals Game (Wildcats Punch Their Ticket at Home)

Indiana vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Regionals Game (Wildcats Punch Their Ticket at Home)

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The 2023 College World Series continues on Monday with an exciting matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Kentucky Wildcats in the Lexington Regional.

Indiana vs Kentucky Game Info

  • Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Kentucky Proud Park – Lexington, KY
  • Coverage: ESPN+

A trip to the NCAA Super Regionals is on the line when Indiana and Kentucky meet head-to-head in the Lexington Regional Final on Monday night. These two teams faced off on Sunday in what was a 16-6 win for the Wildcats. First baseman Hunter Gilliam finished 3-for-6 with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Indiana vs Kentucky Odds & Spread

Kentucky enters this contest as a favorite on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 6 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 12.5 runs with the over favored at -125 odds.

Indiana vs Kentucky Betting Trends

  • Indiana is 12-5 straight up in its last 17 games.
  • Kentucky is 9-6 straight up in its last 15 games.
  • Indiana is 2-1 straight up across three NCAA regional games.
  • Kentucky is 3-1 straight up across four NCAA regional games.
  • Kentucky defeated Indiana by a score of 16-6 on Sunday, June 4.

Indiana vs Kentucky Prediction & Pick

These teams have already met twice during the Lexington Regional as Kentucky's 16-6 win on Sunday was preceded by a 5-3 loss to Indiana on Saturday. Seeing these two teams go blow for blow shouldn't come as a shock given the Wildcats' all-time lead in the series is only 26-21 in 47 contests.

Only one team can be the victor on Monday and I like the Wildcats to be that team. Kentucky is a stellar 27-7 at home this season, while Indiana is only 14-12 on the road. Not only that, but the Hoosiers are being forced to rely on a depleted pitching staff without ace Luke Sinnard healthy.

Kentucky's recent offensive outburst seems indicative of what is to come on Monday evening.

Final Score Prediction: Indiana: 6 | Kentucky: 9

Indiana vs Kentucky Best Bet

There's a lot to like about the chances of a high-scoring game breaking out in Lexington on Monday. After all, more than 12 runs have been scored in six of Indiana's last nine games overall. A pitching staff dealing with depth issues shouldn't help change that trend considering the Wildcats are averaging 8.3 runs during this regional run. Sit back and root for the runs at Kentucky Proud Park.

Bet: Over 12.5 Total Runs (-125)

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