Florida vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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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  • Florida is a -3.5 point favorite vs North Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
  • Florida / North Carolina TV channel: ESPN

The Florida Gators visit Spectrum Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

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

The Florida vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 166.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida-3.5 -110O 166.5 -110-175
North Carolina +3.5 -110U 166.5 -110+145

Florida vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Florida averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (527 rebounds/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Florida had 25.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Florida had 25.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina averaged 82.9 points per game (2,903 points/35 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

North Carolina had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (509 assists/ 346 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

North Carolina averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (346 turnovers/35 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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

Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (997 rebounds/36 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Florida averaged 6.7 steals per game (241 steals/36 games) last season — 5th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Florida allowed 79.2 points per game (2,851 points/36 games) last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Florida allowed an average of 1.40 points per shot (1,561 points/1,115 shots) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,012 rebounds/35 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Carolina averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,012 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

North Carolina allowed opponents to shoot 40% (425/1,062) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina allowed opponents to shoot 41% (891/2,158) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%


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