- UCLA is a -1.5 point favorite vs North Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- UCLA / North Carolina TV channel: CBS
The UCLA Bruins visit Madison Square Garden to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in New York, NY.
UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The UCLA vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCLA | -1.5 -110 | O 149.5 -115 | -135 |
| North Carolina | +1.5 -110 | U 149.5 -105 | +110 |
UCLA vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UCLA vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.
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UCLA Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UCLA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+7.45 Units / 1% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.65 Units / 15% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 1% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)
North Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+4.35 Units / 1% ROI)
- North Carolina have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+0.64 Units / 2% ROI)
UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UCLA has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 39.17% ROI).
- 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.95 Units / 1.54% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -47.5% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.52% ROI
North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Carolina has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.28% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 1.2% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has made 6.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.9
UCLA shot 42% (309/733) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%
UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (86 assists/ 88 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
UCLA is shooting 41% (184/444) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%
North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina is shooting 26% from three (32/124) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%
North Carolina has averaged 8.2 assists per game (90 assists/11 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
North Carolina has averaged 48.2 points per game (530 points/11 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 39.6
North Carolina has averaged 83.8 points per game (3,855 points/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.0
UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:
UCLA has allowed 56.8 points per game (625 points/11 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 67.8
UCLA has allowed 29.9 points per game (329 points/11 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35.4
UCLA allowed 32.6 points per game (424 points/13 games) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3
UCLA has allowed 32.6 points per game (424 points/13 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3
North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina has allowed 39.8 points per game (438 points/11 games) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.4
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 79.7 points per game (877 points/11 games) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.5
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