Kentucky vs. Saint Joseph’s game thread and pregame reading

The No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats are back in action tonight as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks come to Rupp Arena. Game time is set for 7:00 pm ET on the SEC Network. You can stream the game online using WatchESPN and the ESPN app.

While it may be cupcake season for many programs, Saint Joseph’s was thought to be a good mid-major this season that would give the young Wildcats a great test at home. The veteran Hawks are currently ranked 122nd in KenPom but are coming off a surprising 57-54 loss to Stonehill, so the jury is still out of them.

Even so, this should be a good test for Kentucky, who enters the game as a 15.5-point favorite via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Time to get to work.

Pregame Reading

• Kentucky vs. Saint Joseph’s viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions
• Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard among top freshmen nationally: Should one or both be starting?
• Where Kentucky stands in the new college basketball rankings
• Bluegrass native and No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes offered by UK
• Why Reed Sheppard is already Kentucky’s best player
• John Calipari hints at some freshmen struggling with expectations
• Monday Headlines: Saint Joseph’s Gameday Edition
• UK Basketball offense joins elite company

Go CATS!!