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Definitely going to be different having an 11am start time, but I agree that Rupp will be up for this one no matter what time it would start. First conference game, which happens to be a top 10 matchup.

Verdict is still out on Florida tho, no denying they're a great team, but they've only had 1 true road game and that was against a subpar Florida St team in their non-con schedule. They've yet to be a meaningful opponent, let alone a top 25 ranked team. They did beat UNC but this may be one of the worst Carolina teams we've seen in a long time. Walter Clayton is as good a guard as there is in the country, can score at every level on the court, not afraid to drive to the basket and has unlimited range. Combine that with FAU transfer Elijah Martin, you got a great backcourt duo, plus Martin can play/guard multiple positions.

Kentucky had a much needed break after the OSU debacle, but needed a get right game against Brown. This team is definitely a 2nd half team, only leading by 12 at half, they sure picked it up as the game went on, but again that all boils down to adjustments, and how this team executes. This game will come down to both teams and how they value their possessions, especially Kentucky if the shots aren't hitting. Can they find that go to guy who can get them a bucket in clutch time situations? I think this will be a closely contested game in the first half, but I envision Kentucky pulling away late to stretch it out somewhat.

Kentucky- 84
Florida-75