North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina Central vs Kentucky

The North Carolina Central Eagles square off against the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

We don’t think NCCU will be heavily beaten against Kentucky. Our betting prediction is to take them at an appealing +38.5, with odds of -112 available.

North Carolina Central Eagles lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 69-54 at home to North Carolina A&T Aggies.

Kentucky Wildcats were beaten 94-59 in their last game, being turned over at home to Gonzaga Bulldogs.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L

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North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Step into North Carolina Central vs Kentucky with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

The underdogs have been given a +38.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a heavy defeat in this college showdown and you can play NCCU at -112.

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Key North Carolina Central vs Kentucky stats:

• The +38.5 line has been covered by NCCU in 6 consecutive games.
• The +38.5 line has been covered by NCCU in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +38.5 line has been covered by NCCU in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -38.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -38.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -38.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kentucky in 2 consecutive games.

NCCU +38.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

NCCU 53 - 89 Kentucky

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North Carolina Central vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

North Carolina Central are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

The spread is currently 42.5, with the total points line at 148.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 148.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

NCCU

-

Kentucky

-

Point Spread

NCCU +42.5

-110

Kentucky -42.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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North Carolina Central Stats

Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +38.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +38.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -38.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -38.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.60 pts and allowed 84.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.40 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	26-8	3058	2723	335	20-3	6-5	5W
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Alabama	23-9	2935	2671	264	15-6	8-3	1L
Georgia	22-10	2874	2533	341	15-6	7-4	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L
Oklahoma	19-15	2813	2621	192	13-5	6-10	1L
Auburn	17-16	2730	2620	110	14-6	3-10	1L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
Ole Miss	15-20	2656	2664	-8	9-9	6-11	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
Norfolk State	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L
South Carolina St.	10-22	2147	2522	-375	6-5	4-17	1L
UMES	9-23	2060	2265	-205	6-4	3-19	3L
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L
Coppin State	7-24	2032	2493	-461	3-8	4-16	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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