North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 9

• Kentucky is a -45.5 point favorite vs North Carolina Central
• Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
• North Carolina Central / Kentucky TV channel: SECN

The North Carolina Central Eagles visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -45.5 (-110).

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

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

North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.

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North Carolina Central Basketball Best Bets Today:

• North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.75 Units / 28% ROI)
• North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.37 Units / 14% ROI)
• North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+8.85 Units / 0% ROI)
• Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+5.85 Units / 22% ROI)
• Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+5.30 Units / 0% ROI)
• Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
• Kentucky have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.95 Units / 8% ROI)

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

• 0-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -100% ROI
• 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
• 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

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

• 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -0.14% ROI
• 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
• 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (478/1,547) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (3,452 points/2,518 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina Central has allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (478/1,547) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (3,452 points/2,518 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina Central has allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

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