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Georgia Tech at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Tech at North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-4) to Dean E. Smith Center Saturday for the first ACC battle for both sides. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

North Carolina is No. 22 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Tar Heels, who are likely to be knocked out of the top 25 after suffering a 94-79 home loss to the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide Wednesday, have dropped 3 straight. While North Carolina has 4 losses, all are to a ranked opponent. It is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) at home and 3-5 ATS on the season.

The Yellow Jackets lost to the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners 76-61 Tuesday, closing as a 12-point road underdog. They have lost all 3 of their Power 4 games with those coming against Oklahoma, Cincinnati, and Georgia. Georgia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 and 2-6 ATS on the season. It is led by G Lancy Terry, who is averaging 14.6 points per game.

– Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

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Georgia Tech at North Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Georgia Tech +1050 (bet $100 to win $1,050) | North Carolina -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Tech +17.5 (-110) | North Carolina -17.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia Tech at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 83, Georgia Tech 71

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value here. The Tar Heels should snap their losing streak, but they are far too expensive to take the win outright here.

Against the spread

BET GEORGIA TECH +17.5 (-110).

While Georgia Tech has struggled against Power 4 sides, it does have efficiency among its most potent scorers. The top 3 weapons for Georgia Tech shoot over 47% from the field and 39% from deep.

North Carolina’s leading scorer, G RJ Davis, is shooting just 35.3% from the field, and the Tar Heels defense has allowed at least 85 points in 4 straight games. They are 2-4 ATS as a favorite. Take the more efficient side to at least keep things close.

Back GEORGIA TECH +17.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 163.5 (-110).

The North Carolina offense has stumbled over the last few weeks. It is 1-2 O/U in its last 3 games, scoring 79 or fewer in 2 of those.

The Georgia Tech offense, despite having some efficient scorers, has tallied 69 or fewer in all 3 matchups against Power 4 sides and is 0-3 O/U in those. The Yellow Jackets are 3-5 O/U on the season.

Play UNDER 163.5 (-110).

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Alabama at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Alabama at North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels (4-3) welcome the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2) to Dean E. Smith Center Wednesday for the SEC/ACC Men’s Challenge. Tip is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Alabama vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Alabama is No. 12 and North Carolina is No. 22 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

The Crimson Tide lost 83-81 to the No. 10 Oregon Ducks in the Players Era Festival Championship Saturday, closing as a 7-point neutral-court favorite. They had won their previous 3 games, taking down the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini, the No. 18 Houston Cougars the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Alabama is 2-3 against the spread (ATS) away from home and 3-5 ATS on the season.

The Tar Heels have lost 2 straight and are coming off a 94-91 overtime loss to the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday, closing as a 5-point neutral-court favorite. North Carolina has a 3-point road loss to the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks and a 13-point neutral-court loss to the No. 2 Auburn Tigers. It is 1-1 ATS at home and 3-4 ATS on the season.

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Alabama at North Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Alabama +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | North Carolina -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Alabama +2.5 (-115) | North Carolina -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Alabama at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 88, Alabama 84

Moneyline

PASS.

The Dean E. Smith Center should be rocking, and North Carolina should come out on top. At -145, it isn’t worth playing on the moneyline over the marginal spread.

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Against the spread

BET NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 (-105).

North Carolina has lost to the best 2 teams in the country, but it has yet to play either at home. This is its first top-25 home battle, and it should have a significant advantage in front of a strong crowd. It is 2-0 straight up and 1-1 ATS at home.

The Crimson Tide have lost 2 of their last 5 games and lost their lone true road game, an 87-78 defeat at the Purdue Boilermakers. Alabama is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 contests. Its No. 1 scoring option, G Mark Sears, is shooting just 35.1% from the field.

Back the home side and take NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 175.5 (-105).

Both teams are captained by guards and like to play at an ultra-fast pace. The Crimson Tide have scored 81 points or more in 4 straight games and have hit at least 95 points twice with all 4 games against Power 4 sides. Alabama is 3-1-1 O/U against Power 4 opponents.

The Tar Heels are 6-1 O/U and have scored at least 91 points twice in their last 3 games. They are 3-1 O/U in games with a single-digit spread. North Carolina has allowed at least 85 points in both top-25 games.

Take OVER 175.5 (-105).

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Michigan State vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Michigan State vs. North Carolina odds and lines, with NCAA basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Michigan State Spartans (5-2) and North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2) tangle in a Wednesday contest to decide 3rd place in the Maui Invitational Wednesday. Tip-off from the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii, is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Michigan State vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

MSU and UNC are both 1-1 in the tournament. Both logged Monday victories and Wednesday losses.

Michigan State defeated Colorado 72-56 Monday and then dropped a 71-63 affair against 2½-point underdog Memphis Tuesday. The Spartans were a minus-5 in turnover margin Tuesday. That loss snapped a 3-game win streak.

North Carolina, which is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, defeated Dayton 92-90 Monday and then suffered an 85-72 loss to No. 3 Auburn Tuesday. High-scoring UNC (the Tar Heels’ 89.5 points per game rank 11th in the nation) trailed throughout Tuesday’s loss in which it was tabbed as a 4-point underdog.

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Michigan State vs. North Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 12:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Michigan State +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | North Carolina -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan State +4.5 (-105) | North Carolina -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Michigan State vs. North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 78, Michigan State 75

Moneyline

MSU and UNC met last season in the NCAA Tournament in a March 23 game won by the Tar Heels 85-69. That was the first meeting between the 2 basketball bluebloods in 7 years.

The Spartans led that game early and were down by just 4 heading into the final 10 minutes of play. They are a solid lean in this one, but a better play here at +175 or better.

PASS.

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Against the spread

Michigan State handled its business in easily covering a 7½-point spread in a Monday triumph over Colorado (72-56). And MSU coasted to the finish line in that one despite an off 2-for-21 performance from distance. The Spartans have been mostly solid and in their toughest games despite some shooting numbers that show some regression due.

North Carolina has at times been lackluster on the boards, and the rim-and-3-loving Tar Heels will find themselves up against an MSU five that does well to forces foes into lesser looks.

UNC had long stretches in its games against Kansas (Nov. 8) and Dayton that indicate a win by 5 or more points may not be too likely in this spot.

BACK THE SPARTANS +4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 3 straight MSU November games when the Spartans are getting points.

Both teams have been quite good in forcing suboptimum midrange jump shots, and the likely game flow of this matchup is not rife with a lot of second-chance and transition points.

TAKE THE UNDER 157.5 (-105).

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Auburn vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Auburn vs. North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 3 Auburn Tigers (5-0) battle the No. 13 North Carolina Tar Heels (4-1) Tuesday night in the Maui Invitational. Tip-off from the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii, is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Auburn vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Auburn is still undefeated after taking down No. 5 Iowa State 83-81 Monday while failing to cover as a 3.5-point favorite. F Johni Broome scored a team-high 21 points while grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. He tipped in the game-winning basket with 1 second remaining to seal the victory.

North Carolina has won 3 games in a row after taking down Dayton 92-90 Monday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite. G RJ Davis scored a game-high 30 points while G Seth Trimble (27 points, 10 rebounds) added a double-double.

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Auburn vs. North Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Auburn -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | North Carolina +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn -4.5 (-110) | North Carolina +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 165.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Auburn vs. North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 88, North Carolina 81

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread has better value on Auburn (-200) to win Tuesday.

Against the spread

BET AUBURN -4.5 (-110).

With Monday’s win over Iowa State, Auburn now has 2 top-10 wins. It has covered 4 of its 5 games this season and scored 83 or more points in 3 of the 5.

North Carolina narrowly avoided an upset Monday and has allowed 90 or more points in 2 of its last 4 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 165.5 (-115).

The Tigers have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games and scored 83 or more points in 2 straight, while the Tar Heels have hit the Over in all 5 of their games this season.

The Tar Heels have scored 87 or more points in every game this season and allowed 90 or more in 2 of their last 4.

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Dayton vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Dayton vs. North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dayton Flyers (5-0) and No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels (3-1) meet Monday in a first-round game of the holiday-week Maui Invitational in Honolulu. The opening tip at the Lahaina Civic Center is slated for 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Dayton vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Dayton last played on Wednesday, clocking a home-floor triumph over the 15.5-point underdog New Mexico Lobos. The Flyers drained a season-high 10 triples and were a rebounding plus-9 in winning 74-53. A high-frequency team when it comes to launching 3s, Dayton shot just 27.8% from distance over its first 3 games; they have connected on 36% of their treys in 2 games since.

North Carolina has already played a game in Hawaii. On Friday night (Saturday 12:30 a.m. ET start time), the Tar Heels covered a -15.5 spread in knocking off Hawaii 87-69. UNC survived an iffy rebounding night, allowing 15 UH offensive boards, by shooting 56.5% (effective) from the field, getting to the foul line 34 times and logging a plus-8 in turnover margin.

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Dayton vs. North Carolina odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 1:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Dayton +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | North Carolina -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Dayton +7.5 (-115) | North Carolina -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dayton vs. North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 80, Dayton 70

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

North Carolina is 6-2 ATS over its last 8 November games. Over its last 5 games when lined as an underdog of 5 points or more, Dayton is 1-3-1.

The Flyers’ 3-point shooting has been better in its last 2 games, but 1 of those games was against a D-III foe (Capital on Nov. 16) and UD’s overall perimeter game has not been what the smaller five needs to compete at a perhaps-top-25 level. Dayton enters Monday’s tilt shooting just 30.1% from distance. UD has also been leaving some points on the board when launching uncontested 15-footers: the Flyers have shot just 62% from the free-throw line.

UNC does not need the perimeter game cranking to be a highly effective offense. And the Tar Heels have a big size advantage in this matchup. They also have a few days’ advantage when it comes to the travel acclimation for this game.

Dayton has often played in these high-profile, resort-town tournaments in November, but usually the Flyers have played a slightly tougher early slate to perhaps be a bit more up to speed. That’s not the case this November. UD’s toughest foe so far has been KenPom No. 62 Northwestern (Nov. 9), and the Flyers trailed the Wildcats heading into the last 8 minutes of a home game against them before winning 71-66.

Up-tempo North Carolina has enough of a chance to bang out a double-digit win here that the value is on that side.

BACK THE TAR HEELS -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The last 11 times Dayton has been an underdog, the Under has gone 9-2.

These are 2 veteran teams that take good care of the basketball. The pace comparison makes for a sharp contrast with slow and deliberate UD up against quick-trigger UNC.

But Dayton’s defense looks to be ahead of its offense so far. With the neutral floor and perhaps some schedule-induced reasoning for throttling back late in the game, the UNDER 155.5 (-105) is the value side here.

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Alex’s best bet: North Carolina at Boston College prediction

SportsbookWire.com’s Alex White likes a side in Saturday’s ACC college football game between North Carolina and Boston College.

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SportsbookWire.com’s Alex White has tabbed her best college football bet for Saturday. It’s a side from an ACC matchup involving the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4, 3-3 ACC) and the Boston College Eagles (5-5, 2-4). Kickoff from Chestnut Hill is slated for noon ET and will be televised on the CW Network.

As of Friday at 11:47 p.m. ET, BetMGM Sportsbook has UNC favored by 2.5 points — the Tar Heels were -3 earlier in the day.

North Carolina enters on a 3-game win streak, but is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in those victories.

Boston College is coming off 38-28 loss at No. 12 SMU (9-1), which sits atop the ACC with a 6-0 conference record. However, the Eagles covered as 19-point road underdogs and are on a 3-0 ATS run. (Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll)

The Tar Heels won the last head-to-head meeting 26-22 back in 2020, but didn’t cover as 14-point road favorites.

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North Carolina at Hawaii odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s North Carolina at Hawaii odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-0) meet Saturday morning at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 a.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the North Carolina vs. Hawaii odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tar Heels suffered a 92-89 loss against fellow blue blood Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse Nov. 8, although North Carolina was able to cover as an 8-point underdog as the Over (160) cashed. UNC has covered in consecutive games after throttling American 107-55 at Smith Center, with the total going high in 3 straight outings.

The Rainbow Warriors have fired out to a 4-0 start. They’ve won against San Jose State, Pacific and Weber State in overtime, as well as a win over a lower-level college Life Pacific. The Warriors are 2-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Over is 2-1 in those games, too.

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North Carolina at Hawaii odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated Friday at 9:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): North Carolina -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Hawaii +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
Against the spread: North Carolina -16.5 (-105) | Hawaii +16.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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North Carolina at Hawaii picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 91, Hawaii 72

Moneyline

You can’t risk 20 times your potential return to back the ranked North Carolina (-2000) side. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

On the flip side, while Hawaii (+1000) is unbeaten, it has played nobody of note. It could easily have lost to Weber State last time out, escaping in OT. Oddly enough, Weber State has a history with North Carolina. Google Harold Arceneaux and 1999.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

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Against the spread

Back NORTH CAROLINA -16.5 (-105) lightly in this trip to the islands. The Tar Heels can roll up big-time offensive numbers, going for 89 or more points in all 3 games to date. The Tar Heels are a very good free-throw shooting team, too, as they don’t leave a lot of points on the board. However, its defense has been a bit of an issue.

However, Hawaii +16.5 (-115) allows teams to shoot 41.1% from the field and 30.2% from behind the 3-point line. That’s good news for UNC to roll up plenty of offense.

Over/Under

OVER 151.5 (-105) may be the best play on the board.

The total has cashed high in 2 of 3 games for Hawaii, as it has scored at least 73 points in each game against Division I teams, while allowing 66 or more points in all of those outings.

For UNC, it is good for 89 or more points in 3 outings. It has allowed 76 or more points in 2 of 3 contests, while the Over has hit in all 3 outings.

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American at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s American at North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The North Carolina Tar Heels (1-1) welcome the American Eagles (1-2) to the Dean E. Smith Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the American vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

North Carolina is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Tar Heels lost to the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks 92-89 Friday, but covered as an 8-point road underdog. They beat the Elon Phoenix 90-76 at home in their other game of the season. North Carolina is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 0-1 ATS as a favorite. G RJ Davis is averaging 20 points per game.

American lost 74-66 to the Siena Saints Tuesday, closing as a 2-point road favorite. F Matt Rogers scored 26 points on 11-of-22 shooting, but he was the lone player to score over 11 points. The beat Harvard 67-55 in their lone home game and are 1-2 ATS and 0-2 ATS on the road.

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American at North Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): American +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | North Carolina -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): American +24.5 (-110) | North Carolina -24.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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American at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 85, American 58

Moneyline

PASS.

Nothing to see here. One should look toward the spread and total for better plays.

Against the spread

BET NORTH CAROLINA -24.5 (-110).

The Eagles just haven’t been an impressive side. They were a 5-point road underdog in their first game and lost by 13, and they were a 2-point road favorite in their third game and lost by 8. Against a team like North Carolina, they will struggle to keep pace.

The Tar Heels beat Elon by 14 popints to open the season at home, but didn’t cover. They shot just 40% from the field and Elon shot 45% from deep. Those shouldn’t be duplicated, and North Carolina should dominate this game given how poor American has started this season.

Back NORTH CAROLINA -24.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 148.5 (-105).

While the Tar Heels offense has been clicking this season, American’s hasn’t been. The Eagles have yet to top 67 points, and they are averaging 59 points per game on the road.

North Carolina is 2-0 O/U, but again, Elon was hot in its lone home game, and American shouldn’t quite be as efficient from the field. The Eagles are 1-2 O/U on the season.

Considering those trends, back UNDER 148.5 (-105).

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North Carolina at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s North Carolina at Kansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) visit the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) Friday. Tip-off from Allen Fieldhouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the North Carolina vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

North Carolina opened its season with a 90-76 win over Elon Monday while failing to cover as a 28-point home favorite. G RJ Davis scored a game-high 24 points while F Jae’Lyn Withers (10 points, 10 rebounds) added a double-double in the win.

Kansas opened its season with an 87-57 win over Howard Monday while covering as a 27.5-point home favorite. G Zeke Mayo scored a game-high 19 points.

– Rankings: USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

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North Carolina at Kansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): North Carolina +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Kansas -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +7.5 (-105) | Kansas -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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North Carolina at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas 92, North Carolina 83

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Kansas (-350) to win Friday.

Against the spread

BET KANSAS -7.5 (-115).

Kansas demonstrated its ability for anybody on its roster to find the basket Monday. With 9 players scoring 5 or more points, it was an all-around game for the Jayhawks. Against a Tar Heels team that struggled defensively against a lesser Elon team — allowing 4 players to score 14 or more points — the Jayhawks will rally around their home crowd for a dominant top-10 win.

Over/Under

BET OVER 159.5 (-115).

Expect a fast pace with a lot of back-and-forth scoring. Both sides have highly active teams that will be looking to push the ball and score in transition. Even with top defenses, the Tar Heels and Jayhawks should each be expected to score in droves.

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Elon at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Elon at North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Elon Phoenix and the 10th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels meet at Dean E. Smith Center Monday in the regular-season opener for both teams. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Elon vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Phoenix are expected to be near the bottom of the standings in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) in 2024-25. Elon won 13 games last season, and G TK Simpkins is a quality scoring option. C Matt Van Komen bolsters the frontcourt, but the rest of the roster is rather inexperienced.

The Tar Heels have a national player of the year candidate in G RJ Davis, and like their rivals at Duke, UNC had a pretty solid recruiting class. G Ian Jackson is going to make an immediate impact, and the team brings in a big body in F Ven-Allen Lubin from Vanderbilt to strengthen the frontcourt.

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Elon at North Carolina odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Elon +3500 (bet $100 to win $3,500 ) | North Carolina -20000 (bet $20,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Elon +27.5 (-102) | North Carolina -27.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Elon at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 95, Elon 58

Moneyline

You obviously cannot play North Carolina (-20000) either straight up or as part of a multi-leg play. Betting $100 would net a mere 50 cents of profit.

AVOID.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA -27.5 (-120) is a national title contender, while Elon +27.5 (-102) is going to struggle in the CAA. The Phoenix are going to be in way over their heads, and they’ll be happy when this is over, the bus is revved up, and they can return to Alamance County to regroup.

Think of this as a No. 1 seed going up against a No. 16 seed which won a play-in game. This will be a mismatch, and Elon just doesn’t have nearly the size to compete.

Over/Under

OVER 151.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Carolina approach triple digits, if not go over the century mark.

Elon isn’t going to be able to contribute very much to the total, but it might not have to.

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