Big Blue Preview: Kentucky vs. Bucknell

March Madness is here

The Kentucky Wildcats will tip off their 2023 NCAA Tournament campaign on Thursday, March 16th, when they take on the Bucknell Bison in the first round of the Midwest Region. The Wildcats are a No. 2 seed in the tournament, while the Bison are a No. 15 seed. Kentucky is making its 60th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, while Bucknell is making its 14th appearance. The Wildcats are 127-42 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, while the Bison are 9-13.

Kentucky is favored to win

Kentucky is a heavy favorite to win the game against Bucknell. The Wildcats are ranked No. 4 in the country in the AP Poll, while the Bison are ranked No. 226. Kentucky has a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament, and they have a lot of talent on their roster. The Wildcats are led by Oscar Tshiebwe, who was named the National Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Tshiebwe is a 6-foot-9 center who averages 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game. He is one of the best rebounders in the country, and he is a force on the defensive end of the court.

Bucknell is a dangerous team

Bucknell is a dangerous team, and they should not be overlooked. The Bison are led by Andrew Funk, who is one of the best shooters in the country. Funk is a 6-foot-4 guard who averages 20.6 points per game. He is shooting 43.8% from three-point range this season. Bucknell also has a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament. The Bison have made the NCAA Tournament nine times in the past 12 years. They have won at least one game in each of their last three NCAA Tournament appearances.

The game will be played in Indianapolis

The game between Kentucky and Bucknell will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will tip off at 12:15 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on CBS.

Prediction

Kentucky is a heavy favorite to win the game against Bucknell. The Wildcats are a much more talented team, and they have a lot more experience in the NCAA Tournament. However, Bucknell is a dangerous team, and they should not be overlooked. The Bison have a lot of experience in the NCAA Tournament, and they have a lot of talent on their roster. I think Kentucky will win the game, but I think Bucknell will keep it close. I predict Kentucky will win by a score of 75-65.