North Carolina vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 8

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  • Kansas is a -7.5 point favorite vs North Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • North Carolina / Kansas TV channel: ESPN2

The North Carolina Tar Heels visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Nov. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The North Carolina vs. Kansas Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina+7.5 -110O 159.5 -105+240
Kansas -7.5 -110U 159.5 -115-300

North Carolina vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

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

North Carolina vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.95 Units / 70% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+4.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+10.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+6.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+4.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 2.86% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 2.22% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

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

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas averaged 19.3 assists per game (619 assists/32 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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%

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%


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