North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • North Carolina is a -7.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • North Carolina / Syracuse TV channel: ESPN

The North Carolina Tar Heels visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY, USA.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The North Carolina vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina-7.5 -105O 153.5 -110-300
Syracuse +7.5 -115U 153.5 -110+240

North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 North Carolina will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+6.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.64 Units / 6% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 7-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.7 Units / -42.47% ROI).

  • 14-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -0.6% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.25 Units / -8.2% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.05 Units / -0.18% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -1.99% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 85.6 points per game (3,081 points/36 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 76.7

North Carolina is shooting 47% (717/1,529) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina has averaged 80.0 points per game (1,999 points/25 games) this season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

North Carolina averaged 1.27 points per shot (1,396 points/1,099 shots) in the first half last season — tied for best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 62% from the free throw line (100/162) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (151 assists/ 159 TOs) in the first half this season — tied for lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Syracuse has averaged 1.07 points per shot (813 points/757 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Syracuse has made 6.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

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

North Carolina has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/25 games) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

North Carolina has allowed 76.6 points per game (1,915 points/25 games) this season — 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Syracuse allowed opponents to shoot 50% (466/933) in the second half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Syracuse forced 14.5 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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