Brown vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 31

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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  • Kentucky is a -24.5 point favorite vs Brown
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Brown / Kentucky TV channel: ESPNU

The Brown Bears visit Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lexington, KY.

Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-115).

The Brown vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Brown vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Brown+24.5 -105O 156.5 -110+
Kentucky -24.5 -115U 156.5 -110+

Brown vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Brown vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Brown has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+17.65 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Brown has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 away games (+13.20 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Brown have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 14 away games (+9.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Brown have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Brown has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.50 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.07 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+4.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+2.55 Units / 0% ROI)

Brown Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Brown has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.12% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 8.03% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -21.51% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Brown Offensive Stats & Trends:

Brown has 18.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.4

Brown had 19.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.2

Brown averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.4

Brown attempted 582 free throws last season — most among Ivy League Teams

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (225 assists/ 116 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Brown Defensive Stats & Trends:

Brown has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (269 rebounds/11 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Brown has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Brown averaged 6.4 steals per game (193 steals/30 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Brown has averaged 6.4 steals per game (70 steals/11 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky has averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (378 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Kentucky has averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (378 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (873 points/795 shots) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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