The Louisville basketball team's game today at the KFC Yum! Center against Winthrop holds significant importance for several reasons. Firstly, it is the Cardinals' (2-1) final game before their trip to the Bahamas for next week's Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis. Secondly, it marks Pat Kelsey's first encounter with the program where he began his 13-year career as a Division I head coach. The Eagles (4-2) are led by a member of his very first staff, Mark Prosser, the son of his late mentor, Skip Prosser.

First Encounter and Recent Results

The University of Louisville and Winthrop, a member of the Big South Conference that went 17-15 last season, have never played each other before. The Cards came off a resounding 100-68 win in Tuesday's crosstown showdown against Bellarmine. On the other hand, the Eagles last played on Sunday and emerged victorious with a 77-75 win over North Carolina Central.

These contrasting recent performances add an extra layer of excitement to today's game as both teams look to continue their winning ways. The Cardinals will be aiming to build on their recent success, while the Eagles will be looking to prove themselves against a higher-ranked opponent.

The game between the Cards and the Eagles is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. inside the Yum! Center, setting the stage for an intense battle.

Betting Odds and Score Predictions

Betting odds indicate that Louisville is a 17 ½-point home favorite (-110) on BetMGM, with the over/under set at 154 ½ points (-110). The money line odds are U of L -2000 and Winthrop +1000.

KenPom.com gives U of L a 90% chance of winning and projects a final score of 83-69 in its favor. BartTorvik.com is also forecasting a Cards victory (90%), with a projected final score of 88-71. These predictions suggest that Louisville is expected to dominate the game and secure a comfortable win.

However, sports betting is always unpredictable, and Winthrop will be looking to cause an upset and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with. The outcome of the game will depend on various factors, including the performance of the players on the day.

Television and Streaming Options

The game between the Cards and the Eagles will not be aired on a traditional TV channel. It is available exclusively via ACC Network Extra through livestream. Jody Demling (play-by-play) and Larry O’Bannon (analyst) will be providing the commentary.

If your cable or live TV streaming package includes ACC Network, you have access to ACC Network Extra. You can watch via ESPN.com/watch or the ESPN app after logging in with your cable or live TV streaming service credentials. If you don't have cable, you can get ACC Network — and therefore ACC Network Extra — through streaming services such as fuboTV (FREE TRIAL) and YouTube TV (FREE TRIAL). Just enter your provider credentials when logging into ESPN's streaming platforms.

Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (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.

These various viewing and listening options ensure that fans can follow the game from the comfort of their own homes or on the go.