Michigan State vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 23

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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 (20-15) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Michigan State (19-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Michigan State / North Carolina TV channel: CBS

The Michigan State Spartans (19-14) visit Spectrum Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels (20-15) on Mar. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-120).

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

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Michigan State vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan State+3.5 +100O 142.5 -110+155
North Carolina -3.5 -120U 142.5 -110-190

Michigan State vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Michigan State vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan State will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 19-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 9.64% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.65 Units / -20.3% ROI
  • 14-20 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / -21.57% ROI
  • 20-14 when betting the Under for +4.65 Units / 12.48% ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 20-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.45 Units / 8.94% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 3% ROI
  • 17-18 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -7.51% ROI
  • 18-17 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (529 assists/ 313 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Michigan State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,026 assists/ 683 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Michigan State has averaged 16.5 assists per game (529 assists/32 games) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Michigan State is shooting 38% from three (459/1,214) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has 931 defensive rebounds this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina has averaged 82.5 points per game (2,641 points/32 games) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

North Carolina has 401 offensive rebounds this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina has averaged 82.6 points per game (2,892 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.6

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed 66.1 points per game (2,116 points/32 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.9

Michigan State has allowed 30.3 points per game (970 points/32 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.6

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,564/3,734) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (268/896) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (931 rebounds/32 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Carolina has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,877 rebounds/65 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5

North Carolina has averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (931 rebounds/32 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (384/972) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%


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