Pat Kelsey comments on Louisville basketball ahead of Virginia Tech game
Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey discussed Mikel Brown Jr.’s status before breaking down the upcoming home game against Virginia Tech.
We’re nearing the end of January, and Louisville basketball is still trying to string together back-to-back ACC wins.
Pat Kelsey’s No. 21 Cardinals (13-5, 3-3 ACC) have a chance to do just that today against Virginia Tech (15-5, 4-3) at the KFC Yum! Center.
UofL is coming off one of its best performances of not only the season but also Kelsey’s tenure, a 100-59 win at Pittsburgh. The Cards led the struggling Panthers for all but 29 seconds and by as many as 45 points en route to a Quad 2 victory.
Led by seventh-year coach Mike Young, Virginia Tech entered the weekend at 49th in the NET and 56th in KenPom.com’s adjusted efficiency rankings. The Hokies last played Wednesday, when they won 76-74 at Syracuse.
Here’s what you need to know to follow today’s game from home:
UofL and Virginia Tech are scheduled to tip off at 2:15 p.m. today inside the Yum! Center.
Betting odds: Louisville is a 13 ⅟₂-point favorite (-110) on DraftKings, which set the over/under at 159 ⅟₂ points (-115 over, -105 under). The money line odds are UofL -1,100, Virginia Tech +700.
Score predictions: KenPom gives the Cards an 85% chance of winning and projects an 86-74 final score in their favor. BartTorvik.com is also forecasting a Louisville victory (88%), with a projected final score of 87-73.
The game between the Cards and the Hokies will air on The CW (WBKI-TV). To check your local listings, click here.
Thom Brennaman (play-by-play) and Brian Oliver (analyst) will be on the call.
You can livestream the game via services such as Fubo, which offers a free trial here.
Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Jody Demling (analyst) will have the call on the Cardinal Sports Network (WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville).
You can also listen online via GoCards.com.
Reach Louisville men’s basketball reporter Brooks Holton at [email protected] and follow him on X at @brooksHolton.
