Louisville vs Stanford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

Stanford head coach Kyle Smith during an NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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  • Louisville is a -9.5 point favorite vs Stanford
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Louisville / Stanford TV channel: ACCN

The Louisville Cardinals visit Maples Pavilion to take on the Stanford Cardinal on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Stanford, CA.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Louisville vs. Stanford Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Louisville vs. Stanford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Louisville vs Stanford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 69.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisville vs Stanford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 games (+19.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 games (+18.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+1.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.50 Units / 6% ROI)

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.65 Units / 32.63% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.65 Units / 0.42% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.44% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -1.7% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 48% (450/927) in the first half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.40 points per shot (1,958 points/1,397 shots) last season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford has a 45% free throw rate (373 free throw attempts/829 field goal attempts) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Stanford has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (176 assists/ 158 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford has averaged 12.6 assists per game (176 assists/14 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 16.5

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 48% (450/927) in the first half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.40 points per shot (1,958 points/1,397 shots) last season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford has a 45% free throw rate (373 free throw attempts/829 field goal attempts) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Stanford has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (176 assists/ 158 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford has averaged 12.6 assists per game (176 assists/14 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 16.5


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