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Longwood vs. North Carolina Central prediction: Longwood favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Longwood vs North Carolina Central predictions for college basketball Saturday.
North Carolina Central will take on Longwood in men's college basketball action at McDougald-McLendon Arena on Saturday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Longwood as the most likely winner of the Longwood vs. North Carolina Central game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Longwood and North Carolina Central 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Longwood a 59% chance of defeating North Carolina Central. Our predicted final score has Longwood winning 73-71.
According to our model, North Carolina Central (+4.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Longwood | North Carolina Central |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-105) | +4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -200 | +172 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | North Carolina Central +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina Central | +172 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is North Carolina Central +4.5 at the spread.
Longwood vs. North Carolina Central game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between North Carolina Central and Longwood at McDougald-McLendon Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Longwood vs. North Carolina Central
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
Conclusion
We predict Longwood, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat North Carolina Central on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Longwood vs. North Carolina Central insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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