North Carolina State vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 14

Kansas' Flory Bidunga (40) plays against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Kansas 76-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
  • Kansas is a -14.5 point favorite vs North Carolina State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • North Carolina State / Kansas TV channel: ESPN

The North Carolina State Wolfpack visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 3:15pm EST in Lawrence, KS.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The North Carolina State vs. Kansas Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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North Carolina State vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina State+14.5 -110O 144.5 -105+800
Kansas -14.5 -110U 144.5 -115-1400

North Carolina State vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

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

North Carolina State vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 games (+18.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 42 games (+5.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 42 games (+3.48 Units / 7% ROI)
  • NC State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 away games (+2.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+2.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+11.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+10.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.50 Units / 10% ROI)

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.53% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 1.37% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -15.58% ROI).

  • 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 1.21% ROI
  • 1-8 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -78.79% ROI
  • 8-1 when betting the Under for +6.9 Units / 69.7% ROI

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/39 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Carolina State averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,537 points/1,143 shots) in the second half last season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.34

North Carolina State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (501 assists/ 369 TOs) last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

North Carolina State shot 45% (512/1,143) in the second half last season — tied for 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas averaged 19.3 assists per game (619 assists/32 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State stole the ball 286 times last season — 6th most among Power Conference teams

North Carolina State stole the ball 286 times last season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State averaged 7.3 steals per game (286 steals/39 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

North Carolina State allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,434 points/1,133 shots) in the second half last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%


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