Syracuse vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs his team against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • 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 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 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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