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Kentucky Wildcats to Clash with Brown Bears in NCAAB Showdown on New Year's Eve

The Brown Bears will face the Kentucky Wildcats in an NCAAB game on New Year's Eve at 2:00 p.m. ET. Brown has a record of 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, and 4-7 O/U, while Kentucky is 10-2 SU, 5-6-1 ATS, and 7-5 O/U. Both teams are coming off losses in their last games. Kentucky is the favorite with a -24 point spread that has not changed since opening.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bears +2200 | Wildcats -8000
• Spread: Bears +24 (-110) | Wildcats -24 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kentucky will win straight-up is 99%.

Brown vs Kentucky Stats

Brown Bears

Brown University's basketball team faced tough competition in non-conference play with games against Kansas and Kentucky. Despite trailing by 11 at halftime against Kansas, Brown was defeated in the second half. Senior guard Kino Lilly Jr. leads the Bears in scoring, with other key players to watch including Landon Lewis, Aaron Cooley, and Alexander Lesburt Jr. Brown is ranked 191st nationally by KenPom, with average offensive and defensive efficiency. The Bears average 72.9 points per game and shoot 44.4 percent from the field. Defensively, they allow 69.8 points per game and opponents shoot 42.1 percent. Despite injuries, Brown has a power ranking of 159 and is 7-4 this season. They excel in offensive statistics, including field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, Brown struggles with free throw defense but performs well in allowing three-pointers. Overall, Brown has strong offensive capabilities but needs improvement defensively to achieve success.

Kentucky Wildcats Analysis

Kentucky struggled in their last game against Ohio State, shooting just 29.8 percent from the field compared to Ohio State's 56.6 percent. The Wildcats were outplayed in the CBS Classic, with the Buckeyes dominating with 36 points in the paint. Despite the tough loss, Kentucky has key players to watch, including Otega Oweh, Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, and Koby Brea. The Wildcats are ranked 26th overall by KenPom, excelling in offensive efficiency but lacking in defensive efficiency. In terms of statistics, Kentucky averages 89.1 points per game and shoots 48.0 percent from the field. Defensively, they allow 72.8 points per game on 40.5 percent shooting. The Wildcats have no reported injuries heading into their next game against Brown, who has a power ranking of 169. Kentucky has shown strength on offense but struggles on defense, making them a team to watch in upcoming matchups.

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