Saturday, December 19, 2026
North Carolina vs. Kentucky
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET, Madison Square Garden. CBS Sports Classic
Forecast: Kentucky 56% to win. Projected score North Carolina 79, Kentucky 81, in about 71 possessions.
| North Carolina | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 58 | 42 |
| Record | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Net rating | +17.2 | +19.9 |
| Offense | 116.5 | 120.6 |
| Defense | 99.2 | 100.6 |
| Tempo | 72.1 | 69.3 |