Longwood vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

North Carolina Central head coach Levelle Moton shouts to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn.
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  • Longwood is a -3.5 point favorite vs North Carolina Central
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Longwood / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The Longwood Lancers visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Durham, NC.

Longwood is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

The Longwood vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Longwood vs. North Carolina Central Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Longwood-3.5 -118O 147.5 -110-190
North Carolina Central +3.5 -102U 147.5 -110155

Longwood vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Longwood will win this college basketball game with 69.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Longwood vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Longwood will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Longwood has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+12.50 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Longwood has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Longwood has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Longwood have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.37 Units / 11% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

Longwood Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Longwood has a 2-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.9 Units / -65.29% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -35 Units / -61.3% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 0-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -100% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

Longwood Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central had a TS% of 47% last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central had 23.1 free throw attempts per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.8

North Carolina Central has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (192 assists/ 156 TOs) this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

North Carolina Central shot 34% from three (225/660) last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

Longwood allowed 68.5 points per game (2,396 points/35 games) last season — best among Big South Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Longwood has allowed 75.0 points per game (975 points/13 games) this season — 5th highest among Big South Teams ; League Avg: 75.3

Longwood has averaged 8.7 steals per game (113 steals/13 games) this season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Longwood has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Longwood Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central had a TS% of 47% last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central had 23.1 free throw attempts per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.8

North Carolina Central has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (192 assists/ 156 TOs) this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

North Carolina Central shot 34% from three (225/660) last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

Longwood allowed 68.5 points per game (2,396 points/35 games) last season — best among Big South Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Longwood has allowed 75.0 points per game (975 points/13 games) this season — 5th highest among Big South Teams ; League Avg: 75.3

Longwood has averaged 8.7 steals per game (113 steals/13 games) this season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Longwood has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8


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