Duke vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs his team against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • North Carolina (19-11) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Duke (22-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Duke Blue Devils (22-8) visit Dean Smith Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels (19-11) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Duke vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Duke vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duke+3.5 -110O 142.5 -110+140
North Carolina -3.5 -110U 142.5 -110-165

Duke vs North Carolina Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this game with 56.5% confidence.

Duke vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Duke and North Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 50 games (+14.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 24 away games (+7.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 away games (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has gone 11-19 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.9 Units / -30% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 4.91% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has gone 10-20 against the spread this college basketball season (-12.05 Units / -36.46% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -3.84% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has 661 assists at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among ACC Teams

Duke is shooting 42% (275/649) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (965 assists/ 669 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Duke has averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/22 games) this season — 3rd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has a 41% free throw rate (543 free throw attempts/1,318 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

North Carolina has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,728 points/1,318 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

North Carolina has 24.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.4

North Carolina has 1,815 defensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among ACC Teams

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,660 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Duke has averaged 5.3 steals per game (117 steals/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Duke has allowed 66.3 points per game (4,044 points/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.3

Duke has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,401 points/1,257 shots) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,815 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Carolina has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,815 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

North Carolina has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (637 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,578 points/1,367 shots) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21


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