Our staff's predictions for Saturday's Arkansas-Kentucky basketball matchup.
Jimmy Carter
Maybe Malik Monk tries to do too much and has an off shooting night. Maybe Kentucky is overconfident after two blowout wins to start SEC play. Even if both happen, Arkansas will need to play its best game of the year in order to earn its first road win over a team ranked in the top six since winning at Kentucky in 1993-94.
Kentucky by 17
Dudley Dawson
Kentucky has too many weapons - not just the one from Arkansas - for the Razorbacks. The gap will continue to close with what Arkansas has coming, but...
Kentucky by 15
Clay Henry
If Arkansas had Cabot's Jarrod Barnes on the trip, maybe it could slow down Malik Monk. But he's still playing high school basketball.
Kentucky by 13
Matt Jones
Even if Malik Monk struggles, Arkansas will have trouble beating the Wildcats. Bam Adebayo is a matchup problem in the post and De'Aaron Fox creates a lot of open shots with his ability to drive. Kentucky's athleticism is unlike anything Arkansas has seen this year. I think the Razorbacks can stay within striking distance for a little while, but the Wildcats pull away.
Kentucky by 18
Tom Murphy
Wildcats' track-meet transition speed and home crowd too much for Razorbacks to overcome.
Kentucky by 12