North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 13, 2024, 11:57 AM
  • North Carolina (14-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (9-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • North Carolina / Syracuse TV channel: ESPN

The North Carolina Tar Heels (14-10) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (9-15) on Feb. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The North Carolina vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina-8.5 -110O 157.5 -115-375
Syracuse +8.5 -110U 157.5 -105+300

North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 away games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+1.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+2.20 Units / 3% ROI)

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 11.13% ROI).

  • 15-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 4.74% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -12.83% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.42% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 7-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.6 Units / -41.9% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 5.6% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -8.51% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.39% ROI

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has 349 offensive rebounds on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina has 677 defensive rebounds this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (235 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Carolina has a 38% free throw rate (1,302 free throw attempts/3,445 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 40% (281/700) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse has averaged 42.0 points per game (965 points/23 games) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (79/260) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse is shooting 33% from three (161/496) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (677 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (807 points/717 shots) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.30

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (282/717) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (677 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/16 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Syracuse has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (350 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Syracuse has averaged 9.3 steals per game (215 steals/23 games) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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