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The first betting odds of the Mark Pope era have been released, Kentucky opening as massive favorites in the home opener to begin the 2024-25 season. What’s the line on the Wildcats’ matchup vs. Wright State on Monday? It was set at 20 points and has grown ever-so-slightly since, now up to as many as 21.5 points, depending on the book. The over/under has been set at 159 points while the moneyline heavily favors Kentucky, as expected — anywhere from -3200 to -8000 across multiple betting services. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives the Wildcats a 94.7 percent chance to defeat the Raiders in the ope…