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The Kentucky Wildcats are set to face the Santa Clara Broncos in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Here's a preview of the matchup.
Key Insights
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No. 7 Kentucky will play No. 10 Santa Clara in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
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Kentucky is making its 63rd NCAA Tournament appearance, a record.
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Santa Clara is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.
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The game will be broadcast on CBS.
In-Depth Analysis
Kentucky enters the tournament with a 21-13 record, while Santa Clara boasts a 26-8 record. Several USA TODAY Sports Network reporters have weighed in with their predictions. Ehsan Kassim, John Leuzzi, and Jordan Mendoza are favoring Santa Clara, while Craig Meyer is picking Kentucky to win.
The opening moneyline has Kentucky at -162, with an opening spread of Kentucky -2.5 and an opening total of 161.5. The game will tip off at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS. This marks the first time Kentucky has received a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky has a strong history in the tournament, holding an all-time record of 132-56. Their single prior match against Santa Clara resulted in a 74-60 Kentucky victory in 2007. If Kentucky advances, they could face No. 2 seed Iowa State or No. 15 seed Tennessee State in the second round.
FAQs
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Q: How can I watch the Kentucky vs. Santa Clara game?
The game will be broadcast on CBS on March 20 at 12:15 p.m. ET.
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Q: What are the odds for the game?
The opening moneyline has Kentucky at -162, with an opening spread of Kentucky -2.5 and an opening total of 161.5.
Key Takeaways
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Kentucky and Santa Clara face off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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The game is on March 20 and will be televised on CBS.
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Experts are split on who will win the game.
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