North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions
This content discusses the upcoming North Carolina vs. Syracuse basketball game, the only prediction of the regular season between these two teams. The game will take place
Game outlook
This content discusses the upcoming North Carolina vs. Syracuse basketball game, the only prediction of the regular season between these two teams. The game will take place at JMA Wireless Dome at 6:00 p.m. EST. The last meeting between these schools in this building resulted in a seven-point victory for Syracuse. North Carolina, with a record of 24-8, is considered the betting favorite with a spread of -6.5. Stay tuned for the full prediction and more NCAAB picks.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tar Heels -270 | Orange +218
Spread: Tar Heels -6.5 (-110) | Orange +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that North Carolina will win straight-up is 73%.
North Carolina Tar Heels
The North Carolina Tar Heels, currently 7-6 in the ACC, are ranked in the First Four Out of ESPN's Bracketology. Despite a challenging stretch with five losses in their last seven games, including defeats to strong tournament teams, the Tar Heels are striving to improve their defensive performance. Allowing an average of 76.6 points per game, along with weak three-point and field goal defense, North Carolina is focusing on boosting their defensive efforts. Offensively, they average 80.0 points per game, with senior guard RJ Davis leading the team in scoring. The Tar Heels are currently 48th in KenPom's ratings and 50th in NET rankings. With upcoming games ahead, North Carolina is looking to turn things around and secure more victories.