Arkansas-Little Rock vs. Kentucky: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread and More

The No. 2 ranked Kentucky Wildcats have another SEC tune-up lined up with the Arkansas Little Rock Trojans. The game is being called a neutral site tilt, but it's in Louisville, KY at Freedom Hall. This is the gym of bitter rival Louisville, but odds are, Cardinals fans will not make the trip just to boo the Wildcats.

So I'd expect the Wildcats fans to rule the day. 

Where: Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY

When: Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: ESPN Full Court

Live Stream: ESPN 3

Listen: WKYM 101.7, Kentucky, 106.7 FM Arkansas Little Rock

Betting Line: Kentucky Is 28 Point Favorites According to oddsshark.com

Key Injuries

Kentucky: No Injuries to Report

Arkansas Little Rock: No Injuries to Report

What's At Stake?

The Wildcats want to go into SEC on a high note. The next game is against South Carolina, an SEC opponent, so handling the Trojans is a must for them.

The Trojans are getting the stiffest test of their season. They are 5-10 so far this year, and they will need to have the game of their lives to stay close.

What They're Saying

John Calipari had this to say about his team's progression to this point in the season:

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"At that point, you're about where you need to be and then you'll make those incremental jumps from there," Calipari said. "Hopefully we'll be where we need to be by then."

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Calipari's team is so talented that if they improve upon things like ball-control, they will be nearly unbeatable.

ARLR head coach, Steve Shields said this of preparing for Kentucky:

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"You try to pinpoint certain things about the team, Maybe this. Maybe that. We have a very tough challenge."

 

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Kentucky Player to Watch: Terrence Jones

The Wildcats need their sophomore to return to form. He has been slowed by a dislocated finger and poor play against top teams. They need him to be ready for conference play.

Arkansas-Little Rock Player to Watch: D'Andre Williams

The Trojans point guard will be under constant pressure as the Wildcats look to cause turnovers. As he plays will decide how close the Trojans can keep this game.

Key Matchup

Williams against Kentucky's pressure. The Wildcats will bring the heat with pressure early to try and blow this wide open. If Williams and the Trojans can withstand it, they may keep themselves from being embarrassed.

Prediction

Kentucky 90, Arkansas-Little Rock 54

The Wildcats will stomp their way into conference play. The Trojans don't have the athletes to keep pace with Kentucky and the joke of a neutral site doesn't help.