North Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina vs Kentucky

The North Carolina Tar Heels square off against the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Tuesday, December 2.

We’ve identified a betting angle for North Carolina vs Kentucky on the totals. Our prediction is Under 160.5 points which can be backed at odds of -105.

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North Carolina Tar Heels were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 74-58 reverse against Michigan State Spartans.

Kentucky Wildcats won their last game, beating Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at home. It was a 104-54 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen Kentucky beat North Carolina in their last two matchups. Both wins came at home by 98-69 and 87-83 scorelines. The previous 4 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Kentucky victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	6-1	583	460	123	6-0	0-1	1L
Kentucky	5-2	629	442	187	5-1	0-1	2W

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North Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We cover the key North Carolina vs Kentucky betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -105. The line is set at 160.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

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Key North Carolina vs Kentucky stats:

• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 UNC games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 UNC games on the road.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 UNC games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Kentucky games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kentucky games.
• The 160.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Kentucky games at home.

Under 160.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

North Carolina 74 - 82 Kentucky

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North Carolina vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Kentucky are regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -244. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +198 about North Carolina.

The current spread is 5.5 and the total points line is 160.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 160.5, there are odds of -105.

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Moneyline

UNC

+198

Kentucky

-244

Point Spread

UNC +5.5

-114

Kentucky -5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 160.5

-105

Over 160.5

-115

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North Carolina Stats

Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 65.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.10 pts and allowed 62.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Missouri	8-0	743	545	198	7-0	1-0	8W
Vanderbilt	8-0	783	588	195	5-0	3-0	8W
LSU	7-0	660	478	182	5-0	2-0	7W
Georgia	7-1	792	568	224	6-1	1-0	1W
Tennessee	7-1	687	523	164	6-1	1-0	1L
Texas	6-2	727	575	152	5-1	1-1	2W
Texas A&M	6-2	749	603	146	5-1	1-1	4W
Auburn	6-2	708	597	111	5-2	1-0	1W
Kentucky	5-2	629	442	187	5-1	0-1	2W
Arkansas	5-2	617	501	116	5-1	0-1	1L
Alabama	5-2	669	574	95	3-2	2-0	2W
Florida	5-2	601	508	93	5-1	0-1	1W
Oklahoma	5-2	606	521	85	4-0	1-2	3W
Ole Miss	5-2	554	474	80	5-0	0-2	2L
South Carolina	5-2	565	490	75	5-0	0-2	1W
Mississippi State	3-4	558	569	-11	3-2	0-2	1L

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	8-0	735	470	265	6-0	2-0	8W
Louisville	7-0	677	441	236	6-0	1-0	7W
SMU	8-0	736	592	144	7-0	1-0	8W
Clemson	7-1	682	510	172	6-0	1-1	4W
Virginia	6-1	613	473	140	5-0	1-1	1W
North Carolina	6-1	583	460	123	6-0	0-1	1L
California	6-1	591	487	104	6-0	0-1	3W
Stanford	6-1	569	503	66	4-1	2-0	2W
Virginia Tech	6-2	661	591	70	5-0	1-2	2L
Wake Forest	6-2	699	575	124	5-0	1-2	3W
Miami	6-2	693	523	170	5-1	1-1	1W
NC State	5-2	655	536	119	4-1	1-1	1L
Florida State	5-2	618	517	101	5-1	0-1	1L
Notre Dame	5-3	603	538	65	5-0	0-3	1L
Pittsburgh	5-3	572	532	40	5-1	0-2	1W
Georgia Tech	5-3	572	540	32	5-1	0-2	2L
Syracuse	4-3	524	457	67	3-0	1-3	3L
Boston College	4-4	564	525	39	3-3	1-1	1W

• 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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