The fourth-ranked Louisville Cardinals (3-0) look to remain unbeaten when they square off against the North Carolina Central Eagles (1-2) at KFC Yum! Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Louisville Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cardinals won big over the Indiana State Sycamores, 91-62, while the Eagles lost to the Akron Zips, 57-47.
Louisville dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 45.8 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.670. Indiana State was 20.5 and 0.429, respectively, for those same stats. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.325 vs. 0.314). Dwayne Sutton played well for Louisville, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. North Carolina Central received a boost from Ty Graves, who had 10 points and five rebounds.
Louisville should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Cardinals rank 25th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while North Carolina Central is 184th in effective field goal percentage (0.509).
North Carolina Central vs. Louisville Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisville ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while North Carolina Central ranks 246th (20.2).
- The Cardinals rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Eagles rank 152nd (13.0).
- Louisville ranks 184th in blocks per game (3.0) while North Carolina Central ranks 187th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Eagles rank 152nd in steals per game (6.2) while the Cardinals rank 279th (4.4).
- North Carolina Central ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Louisville ranks 141st (34.5).
