- North Carolina is a -12.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Syracuse / North Carolina TV channel: ESPN
The Syracuse Orange visit Dean E. Smith Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Chapel Hill, NC.
North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Syracuse vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Syracuse vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Syracuse vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 78.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Syracuse vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina will cover the spread with 64.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Syracuse Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+18.00 Units / 7% ROI)
- Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.75 Units / 59% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
North Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games (+18.60 Units / 1% ROI)
- North Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.90 Units / 1% ROI)
- North Carolina have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
- North Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Syracuse has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.25 Units / -13.4% ROI).
- 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -0.06% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Over for +1.05 Units / 4.35% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.2% ROI
North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Carolina has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.07% ROI).
- 17-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 0.64% ROI
- 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (310/491) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (310/491) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Syracuse is shooting 66% from the free throw line (476/727) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%
Syracuse is shooting 68% from the free throw line (752/1,105) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%
North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (361 assists/ 199 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
North Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (465 assists/ 262 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3
North Carolina has averaged 3.9 turnovers per game (82 turnovers/21 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.3
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
Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.5
Syracuse forced 14.2 turnovers per game (342 turnovers/24 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Syracuse has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 21st best 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 allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,476 points/1,339 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (537/1,339) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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