Kentucky vs. Ohio State: Keys to the Game

Matt Regaw at Bleacher Report explains how Kentucky is going to beat Ohio State tonight.
Buckeye's Kryptonite? The Buckeyes lost two games this year and they were both road games to Wisconsin and to Purdue.  If strong guard play is a weakness of the Buckeyes, the Wildcats have it covered.

CATS Can Size up the Competition.  Josh Harrellson and Terrence Jones are huge forces down low that will be able to play sound defense on Sullinger. Harrellson can attack the rim and that could provide a challenge for Sullinger to stay out of foul trouble while trying to slow him down.

Guarding the Arc.  The Wildcats counter with their own talented trio. Darius Miller, DeAndre Liggins and Brandon Knight are very quick and they have length that can disrupt the shots that the Buckeyes put up. That length could be all the difference in shutting down the Buckeyes outside threat.

In Too Deep.  If either team gets into foul trouble, it will be an area of concern.

Trendy Pick.   The Wildcats thrive in the role as an underdog and are a perfect 4-0 against the spread when they are an underdog. They are 5-1 against the number in the last six games against non-conference opponents and they are 4-1 against the spread when playing the Big Ten.

Kentucky has a very good chance to win this game. They match up well in nearly every position and the current superstars are playing their best basketball. They have an inside presence that can compete with Sullinger and they have the length on the outside to defend the perimeter. The Wildcats have overcome the problem of losing close games and are playing smart when the game is on the line.

Sweet 16 Prediction: Kentucky 74, Ohio State 70