Kentucky vs UNC Wilmington College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tv Channel, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 2

The Kentucky Wildcats (6-1) will host the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-2) after winning four home games in a row.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Kentucky vs. UNC Wilmington Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network
• Location: Lexington, Kentucky
• Arena: Rupp Arena

Before placing a bet on Saturday's Kentucky-UNC Wilmington spread (Kentucky -17.5) or total (152.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

Kentucky vs. UNC Wilmington: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Kentucky has compiled a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
• UNC Wilmington has covered twice in five chances against the spread this season.
• The Wildcats covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games last season. They covered 10 times in 18 games when playing at home, and they covered six times in nine games when playing on the road.
• Last year, the Seahawks were 7-5-0 at home against the spread (.583 winning percentage). On the road, they were 7-6-0 ATS (.538).

Kentucky vs. UNC Wilmington: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Kentucky has been named as the favorite five times this year and has yet to lose any of those games.
• The Wildcats have been listed as a favorite of -3500 or more on two occasions this season and won both games.
• UNC Wilmington has been listed as the moneyline underdog only two other times so far this season, and it split the games.
• The Seahawks have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of +1280 or longer.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Kentucky has a 97.2% chance of pulling out a win.

Kentucky vs. UNC Wilmington Head-to-Head Comparison

• Kentucky averages 94.4 points per game (third in college basketball) while allowing 72.3 per contest (205th in college basketball). It has a +155 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 22.1 points per game.
• Antonio Reeves ranks 59th in college basketball with a team-high 18.9 points per game.
• UNC Wilmington puts up 82.9 points per game (44th in college basketball) while giving up 72.6 per contest (215th in college basketball). It has a +72 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 10.3 points per game.
• UNC Wilmington's leading scorer, Trazarien White, ranks 92nd in the country, averaging 18.1 points per game.
• The Wildcats prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 1.7 boards. They are pulling down 34.7 rebounds per game (122nd in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 33.0 per outing.
• Adou Thiero leads the Wildcats with 7.2 rebounds per game (184th in college basketball play).
• The Seahawks record 31.0 rebounds per game (268th in college basketball), compared to the 32.0 of their opponents.
• White's 6.0 rebounds per game lead the Seahawks and rank 353rd in the country.
• Kentucky scores 113.5 points per 100 possessions (second in college basketball), while allowing 86.9 points per 100 possessions (126th in college basketball).
• The Seahawks rank 30th in college basketball with 105.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and 244th defensively with 92.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Kentucky vs. UNC Wilmington Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Kentucky win (88.7%)

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