East Carolina vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

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 is a -27.5 point favorite vs East Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • East Carolina / North Carolina TV channel: ACCN

The East Carolina Pirates visit Dean E. Smith Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chapel Hill, NC.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-115).

The East Carolina vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina+27.5 -105O 144.5 -1103300
North Carolina -27.5 -115U 144.5 -110-10000

East Carolina vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 69.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Carolina vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina will cover the spread with 61.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 37 games (+19.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+11.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.75 Units / 11% ROI)

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -13 Units / -39.82% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.32% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.3 Units / 0.77% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 3.7 turnovers per game (44 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.5

North Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (95 assists/ 44 TOs) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

North Carolina has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/12 games) this season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

North Carolina averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,903 points/2,214 shots) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (775 points/763 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (284/763) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Carolina has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (109 turnovers/12 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

North Carolina has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (109 turnovers/12 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 3.7 turnovers per game (44 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.5

North Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (95 assists/ 44 TOs) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

North Carolina has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/12 games) this season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

North Carolina averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,903 points/2,214 shots) last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.02 points per shot (775 points/763 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (284/763) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Carolina has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (109 turnovers/12 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

North Carolina has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (109 turnovers/12 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6


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