North Carolina vs Boston College Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Boston College head coach Earl Grant holds up his hand during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in South Bend, Ind.
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  • North Carolina (10-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Boston College (7-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • North Carolina / Boston College TV channel: CW

The North Carolina Tar Heels (10-7) visit Silvio O. Conte Forum to take on the Boston College Eagles (7-10) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:15pm EST in Chestnut Hill, MA.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The North Carolina vs. Boston College Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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North Carolina vs. Boston College Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina-6.5 -110O 154.5 -110-300
Boston College +6.5 -110U 154.5 -110+240

North Carolina vs Boston College Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina vs Boston College Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 13 away games (+1.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+1.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+20.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.8 Units / 10.03% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 0.8% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.19% ROI

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -10.4% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.65 Units / 12.37% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.4% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Under for -6 Units / -32.26% ROI

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has a 37% free throw rate (562 free throw attempts/1,536 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 29%

North Carolina has 23.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.9

North Carolina has 23.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

North Carolina has 298 offensive rebounds on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,022 points/1,732 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Boston College has 16.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.9

Boston College is shooting 31% from three (183/590) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Boston College has a 27% free throw rate (798 free throw attempts/2,924 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,440 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Carolina has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8

North Carolina has averaged 28.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,440 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,182 points/1,068 shots) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (269/713) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (135/375) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Boston College has averaged 6.9 steals per game (200 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (409/1,120) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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