North Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
On New Year's Day, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Louisville Cardinals will face off at KFC Yum! Center in an ACC matchup at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels (8-5 SU, 5-8 ATS)
Game outlook
On New Year's Day, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Louisville Cardinals will face off at KFC Yum! Center in an ACC matchup at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels (8-5 SU, 5-8 ATS) are coming off a win against Campbell, while the Cardinals (8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS) recently defeated Eastern Kentucky. North Carolina has a 1-1 road record and a 1-0 ACC record this season, while Louisville is 5-3 at home and 1-1 in ACC play. The Tar Heels have historically performed well against the Cardinals, with an 8-2 SU record and 6-4 ATS record in their last ten matchups. Louisville is currently favored in the betting market, with the line opening at 0 and remaining unchanged. The game is sure to be an exciting one for fans of both teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tar Heels -105 | Cardinals -115
Spread: Tar Heels 0 (-110) | Cardinals 0 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 164.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisville will win straight-up is 53%.
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina recently secured victories over UCLA and Campbell, with standout performances from senior guard RJ Davis and several other key players. The team's offensive efficiency ranks 18th nationally, averaging 86.6 points per game on 47.6 percent shooting. Defensively, they have allowed 79.5 points per game and opponents shoot 42.9 percent from the field. With no reported injuries for their upcoming game against Louisville, the Tar Heels are looking to continue their success this season. Their current power ranking is at 71, with strengths in offense but room for improvement in defense.