The Tar Heels will play the Wildcats on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The North Carolina and Kentucky basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - North Carolina currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 97.67.
- Away North Carolina - North Carolina heads into this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky will host North Carolina sporting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - North Carolina currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the ACC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - North Carolina has a 0.778 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Kentucky, has a 0.778 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - North Carolina has a 7-2 regular season overall record. Kentucky has notched a 7-2 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we witness the clash of giants! On December 16th, 2023, the North Carolina wizards, with their 7-2 record, venture into the heart of Kentucky. The home team Wildcats, also 7-2 overall, stand ready to defend their turf.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power, as they determine tournament seeds. North Carolina boasts a 1-0 ACC standing, while Kentucky's SEC record stands at 0-0. The Wizards seek to maintain their conference dominance, while the Wildcats hunger for their first conference victory.
However, the Wizards have suffered a recent setback, losing their last game. In stark contrast, the Wildcats have basked in the glory of victory, winning their previous contest. Will North Carolina rise from the ashes and cast a powerful spell, or will Kentucky's winning streak continue?
To make your own predictions and place your bets, look no further! Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Head to BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers to test your wizardry and place a bet.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of each team's potential, review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The clash of North Carolina and Kentucky promises to be a spectacle, so brace yourselves for an enchanting battle!
Best Tar Heels at Wildcats Odds
Underdog Kentucky | Favorite North Carolina |
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Underdog Kentucky | Favorite North Carolina |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
North Carolina is a -1.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kentucky is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 163.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 164.5 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
North Carolina is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kentucky is a +104 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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North Carolina
Kentucky
12/16/23 5:30pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite North Carolina - North Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 North Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
North Carolina at Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
BetRivers Bet |
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North Carolina
Kentucky
Tie
End of 2nd Half Result
12/16/23 5:30pm EST | -114+114+1050Bet |
Kentucky
Team Total Points
UNC at UK 12/16/23 5:30pm EST | 81.5 o -12081.5 u -107Bet |
North Carolina
Team Total Points
UNC at UK 12/16/23 5:30pm EST | 82.5 o -11882.5 u -108Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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ACC | ||||||||
#4 North Carolina | 27-7 | 0.794 | 14-1 | 8-2 | 17-3 | - | 0.850 | L1 |
SEC | ||||||||
#9 Kentucky | 23-9 | 0.719 | 14-4 | 7-3 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
North Carolina & Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
North Carolina Championship Odds
Team | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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North Carolina | +1600 Bet | +1300 Bet |
Team | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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Kentucky | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
North Carolina & Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the North Carolina vs Kentucky College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 5:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the North Carolina vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the North Carolina vs Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.