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
|
8-1 | 731 | 585 | 146 | 7-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Kentucky
|
5-4 | 752 | 603 | 149 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 2L |
North Carolina vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks
Step into North Carolina vs Kentucky with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Otega Oweh (Kentucky) is available at -154 to rack up Under 2.5 assists. Taking everything into consideration, we can feel confident that he will fall short of the line.
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Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) can be backed to register Under 13.5 points at -100. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points as the line looks high enough.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 160.5, combined with Kentucky -5.5 on the spread and Otega Oweh (Kentucky) to get Under 2.5 assists.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
74
-
82
Kentucky
Rather than betting on the Cats to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 82-74 triumph in their favor.
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 75% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -303. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +240 about North Carolina.
The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 164.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 164.5, there are odds of -110.
Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.
Caleb Wilson is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -100 to score Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -135.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
North Carolina Stats
Kentucky Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vanderbilt
|
9-0 | 871 | 657 | 214 | 6-0 | 3-0 | 9W |
Georgia
|
8-1 | 899 | 641 | 258 | 6-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
LSU
|
8-1 | 796 | 629 | 167 | 5-1 | 3-0 | 1L |
Missouri
|
8-2 | 874 | 701 | 173 | 7-0 | 1-2 | 2L |
Arkansas
|
7-2 | 788 | 639 | 149 | 7-1 | 0-1 | 2W |
Alabama
|
7-2 | 856 | 713 | 143 | 5-2 | 2-0 | 4W |
Tennessee
|
7-3 | 809 | 660 | 149 | 6-2 | 1-1 | 3L |
Texas A&M
|
7-3 | 910 | 769 | 141 | 5-1 | 2-2 | 1L |
Auburn
|
7-3 | 859 | 767 | 92 | 6-2 | 1-1 | 1L |
Texas
|
6-3 | 796 | 663 | 133 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
6-3 | 730 | 627 | 103 | 6-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
Oklahoma
|
6-3 | 762 | 675 | 87 | 4-0 | 2-3 | 1L |
Florida
|
5-3 | 667 | 575 | 92 | 5-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
|
Kentucky
|
5-4 | 752 | 603 | 149 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 2L |
Ole Miss
|
5-4 | 678 | 612 | 66 | 5-1 | 0-3 | 4L |
Mississippi State
|
4-5 | 705 | 707 | -2 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
10-0 | 868 | 596 | 272 | 7-0 | 3-0 | 10W |
SMU
|
9-1 | 898 | 760 | 138 | 8-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Louisville
|
8-1 | 844 | 608 | 236 | 6-0 | 2-1 | 1W |
Virginia
|
8-1 | 787 | 615 | 172 | 6-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
|
North Carolina
|
8-1 | 731 | 585 | 146 | 7-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
California
|
8-1 | 737 | 620 | 117 | 8-0 | 0-1 | 5W |
Miami
|
8-2 | 856 | 653 | 203 | 6-1 | 2-1 | 3W |
Virginia Tech
|
8-2 | 820 | 736 | 84 | 6-0 | 2-2 | 2W |
Stanford
|
7-2 | 737 | 650 | 87 | 5-2 | 2-0 | 1L |
Clemson
|
7-2 | 766 | 600 | 166 | 6-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
7-3 | 842 | 727 | 115 | 5-1 | 2-2 | 1W |
Notre Dame
|
7-3 | 766 | 694 | 72 | 6-0 | 1-3 | 2W |
NC State
|
6-3 | 803 | 682 | 121 | 5-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
Syracuse
|
5-3 | 586 | 517 | 69 | 4-0 | 1-3 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
6-4 | 724 | 692 | 32 | 6-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
Florida State
|
5-4 | 758 | 706 | 52 | 5-2 | 0-2 | 3L |
Boston College
|
5-5 | 700 | 666 | 34 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
5-5 | 718 | 693 | 25 | 5-3 | 0-2 | 2L |
- 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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