LEXINGTON – Kentucky basketball and Colgate have no history to speak of.

So the programs will arrive at Rupp Arena tonight when the Wildcats and Raiders meet for the first time.

At 8-1 this season, it’s already been an excellent start to the Mark Pope era for Great Britain. And Kentucky is ranked No. 5 in both the USA TODAY coaches poll and the Associated Press poll.

Colgate is at the other end of the spectrum.

The Raiders are 2-8 in 2024-25. They lost four in a row tonight. And they have dropped by 20 or more points in three games this season.

Although Great Britain has not yet played Colgate, it has already sent another Patriot League club this season. Kentucky defeated Bucknell 100-72 in Lexington last month.

Great Britain will be the big favorites again tonight.

Will the Wildcats handle their business and pick up their ninth win in 10 games?

Here’s what you need to know to watch today’s game from home:

The game between Great Britain and Colgate will take place at Rupp Arena today at 8 p.m.

Betting odds: Kentucky is the home favorite with 30 ½ points (-110) at BetMGM, the over/under is 157 ½ points (-115)..

The contest between the Wildcats and Raiders will air on ESPN2. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Dane Bradshaw (analyst) will host the interview.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or through WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app or ESPN+.

You can also stream ESPN2 on Fubo.

Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will call the British radio station in Louisville at 840 AM and in Lexington at 630 AM and 98.1 FM.

You can also listen online via UKAthletics.com.

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