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

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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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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 13, 2024, 10:13 AM
  • North Carolina (9-6) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Syracuse / North Carolina TV channel: ESPN

The Syracuse Orange (7-8) visit Dean E. Smith Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels (9-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Chapel Hill, NC.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).

The Syracuse vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+13.5 -115O 155.5 -110+650
North Carolina -13.5 -105U 155.5 -110-1000

Syracuse vs North Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 89.5% 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 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+1.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • North Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 0% ROI

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.35 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.25 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 29% from three (49/166) in the first half this season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,154 points/934 shots) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Syracuse is shooting 40% (183/457) in the first half this season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Syracuse is shooting 76% from the free throw line (372/490) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has 298 offensive rebounds on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina has a 40% free throw rate (550 free throw attempts/1,389 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

North Carolina has 24.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.3

North Carolina has a 40% free throw rate (373 free throw attempts/928 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.4

Syracuse has 146 steals this season — most among ACC Teams

Syracuse has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,060 points/931 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Syracuse has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,393 points/2,914 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has averaged 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,378 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Carolina has averaged 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,378 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.8

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (107/366) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (376/948) this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 42%


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