The Ohio Bobcats (3-0) go on the road to take on No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats (2-1) in a nonconference battle on Friday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Bobcats have started their 2021 campaign on a three-game win streak. In their last matchup, they defeated Robert Morris 85-71. The Wildcats beat Mount St. Mary's 80-55 to win their second straight game. Kentucky is favored by 12 points at Caesers Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 146.5. 

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The model knows Kentucky's junior forward Oscar Tshiebwe is off to a strong start. He leads the team with 18.3 points and 18.7 rebounds per game. Tshiebwe has recorded three straight double-doubles, including two straight performances with 20 boards. 

The model also knows Ohio's sophomore guard Mark Sears is the leading scorer. He averages 19.3 points, 4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 steals. Sears has scored in double figures in all three games thus far, including a season-high 27 points in the season opener against Belmont. 

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