Stanford vs Louisville

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-02 08:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-02 12:25 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 [Louisville / Spread / -8.5 at -110 / 65% / Louisville’s superior adjusted efficiency (off 110, def 95) and recent form give them a strong edge over Stanford’s weaker defense, supported by line movement indicating sharp action.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Over / Total / 140.5 at -110 / 55% / Both teams play at a moderate tempo with Louisville’s efficient offense likely pushing the pace; recent games average 145 combined points, favoring the over despite neutral injuries.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [Louisville / Moneyline / -350 / 72% / As the ranked No. 13 team, Louisville’s metrics project a clear win probability, with home underdog Stanford struggling against top competition this season.]

Stanford vs Louisville on 2026-01-02

Game Times

ET: 08:00 PM
CT: 07:00 PM
MT: 06:00 PM
PT: 05:00 PM
AKT: 04:00 PM
HST: 02:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
[35% / 65%]

💰 Money Distribution
[25% / 75%]

💹 Market Alignment
[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement
Opened at Louisville -7.5, moved to -8.5 amid heavy money on the favorite, signaling professional support despite public lean.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+3.2% on Louisville spread / Consensus from KenPom ratings and simulation shows value against implied odds, with reverse line movement confirming sharp play.]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Stanford | 25.0% |
| Win % for Louisville | 72.0% |
| Spread Cover % for Stanford | 45.0% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 55.0% / Under: 45.0% |
| Average Total Points | 142.0 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-5.0, 25.0] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment heavily favors Louisville, aligning with sharp money as evidenced by the line movement to -8.5, making following the favorite the optimal play rather than fading. Injuries to Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. (questionable, lower back) and Kasean Pryor (questionable, knee) introduce minor uncertainty, but probable status for key contributors like Aly Khalifa supports their edge. The game projects as moderately high-scoring given both teams’ offensive efficiencies and Stanford’s home splits allowing 78 points per game on average.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with Louisville — mathematical projections and market consensus point to a strong favorite win.

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