East Tennessee State vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: East Tennessee State vs North Carolina

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers square off against the North Carolina Tar Heels, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

There are odds of -105 that North Carolina cover the -15.5 line when they face ETSU. We think this is a great spread for this betting prediction where there is lots of of value available.

Agree with our take against the spread? Use the latest BetMGM promo code and check out our comprehensive site review before you jump in.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 76-75 reverse against Austin Peay Governors.

North Carolina Tar Heels won their last game which was at home. It was a 80-62 triumph against South Carolina Upstate Spartans.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	9-1	811	647	164	8-0	1-1	3W
E. Tennessee St.	8-3	888	720	168	7-0	1-3	1L

View Full Standings

East Tennessee State vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Approach East Tennessee State vs North Carolina fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that North Carolina can enjoy a big win in this college matchup, leading us to go against the spread at -15.5. The line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -105 that can be taken for the favorites.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key East Tennessee State vs North Carolina stats:

• The -15.5 line has been covered by UNC in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -15.5 line has been covered by UNC in 2 consecutive games.

UNC -15.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

As a wagering alternative, you can choose to buy or sell points when it comes to your selection. Buy if you want a safer bet and sell to get more juice from the line.

Get ahead in sports betting by reviewing our detailed bonus guide featuring the latest betting promo codes for the best welcome bonuses.

Our Game Prediction

North Carolina -15.5 @ -105 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

ETSU 64 - 82 North Carolina

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Tar Heels to achieve a 82-64 win at huge odds.

East Tennessee State vs North Carolina Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

North Carolina are massive -1667 favorites. They are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +980 about East Tennessee State.

The spread is calculated to be 15.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 149.5 at -110.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

ETSU

+980

UNC

-1667

Point Spread

ETSU +15.5

-115

UNC -15.5

-105

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

East Tennessee State Stats

North Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	10-0	868	596	272	7-0	3-0	10W
California	10-1	909	761	148	10-0	0-1	7W
Louisville	9-1	943	681	262	7-0	2-1	2W
Virginia	9-1	871	675	196	7-0	2-1	4W
North Carolina	9-1	811	647	164	8-0	1-1	3W
Virginia Tech	10-2	998	863	135	8-0	2-2	4W
Miami	9-2	960	732	228	7-1	2-1	4W
SMU	9-2	975	849	126	8-0	1-2	1L
Stanford	8-2	823	732	91	5-2	3-0	1W
Notre Dame	9-3	928	817	111	8-0	1-3	4W
Clemson	8-3	900	730	170	7-0	1-3	1W
Wake Forest	8-3	953	800	153	6-1	2-2	2W
NC State	7-4	964	804	160	6-2	1-2	1L
Syracuse	6-4	726	650	76	5-1	1-3	1L
Georgia Tech	6-4	724	692	32	6-2	0-2	1W
Florida State	5-5	853	809	44	5-3	0-2	4L
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L
Pittsburgh	5-6	779	772	7	5-3	0-3	3L

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	8-3	888	720	168	7-0	1-3	1L
Mercer	7-3	825	741	84	5-0	2-3	1L
Furman	7-4	863	771	92	6-2	1-2	3W
Wofford	7-4	819	816	3	4-1	3-3	1W
Samford	6-6	919	937	-18	3-1	3-5	2W
Chattanooga	5-6	873	782	91	4-2	1-4	1L
VMI	5-7	925	894	31	4-1	1-6	2W
Western Carolina	4-6	768	783	-15	4-0	0-6	2L
Citadel	3-8	780	824	-44	3-4	0-4	1L
UNC Greensboro	3-8	823	904	-81	2-2	1-6	2W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

Top Basketball Pages