North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC)
Basketball NCAAB Thu 27 Nov 16:30
Michigan State Spartans (MSU)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina vs Michigan State

The North Carolina Tar Heels square off against the Michigan State Spartans, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Thursday, November 27.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

There are good reasons for anticipating that the North Carolina and Michigan State points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 150.5, you will find -110 available.

Previous H2H Was Michigan State Overtime Win

Michigan State Spartans won their previous game 89-56. This was a road victory against East Carolina Pirates.

North Carolina Tar Heels won their last game, beating St. Bonaventure Bonnies at home. It was a 85-70 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Michigan State beat North Carolina when the teams last met. It was a 94-91 (OT) scoreline.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
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North Carolina vs Michigan State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert North Carolina vs Michigan State betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 150.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key North Carolina vs Michigan State stats:

  • The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 UNC games on the road.
  • The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 UNC games.
  • The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 MSU games.
  • The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 MSU games.

Under 150.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carson Cooper Under 9.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Carson Cooper (Michigan State) is available at -115 to score Under 9.5 points. According to our experts, the Players Points total looks too high and we think he will fall short.

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Caleb Wilson Under 20.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) can be backed to score Under 20.5 points at -110. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

Latest Caleb Wilson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 150.5
Spread North Carolina +2.5
Player Points Carson Cooper Under 9.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 152.5. We’ve also gone for North Carolina +1.5 and Carson Cooper (Michigan State) to score Under 9.5 points.

A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

North Carolina North Carolina logo 74 - 73 Michigan State logo Michigan State

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Tar Heels to secure a 74-73 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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North Carolina vs Michigan State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Michigan State are red-hot -118 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 54% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, North Carolina are trading at -102.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 152.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those that want to back Under 152.5 can find odds of -105 available.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Caleb Wilson Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Caleb Wilson is available at -115 to rack up Over 20.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
Wisconsin 24-10 2822 2581 241 16-2 8-8 1L
UCLA 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Ohio State 21-12 2633 2402 231 15-5 6-7 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
Indiana 18-14 2501 2309 192 15-6 3-8 2L
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington 16-17 2545 2430 115 11-6 5-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
Northwestern 15-19 2487 2447 40 11-9 4-10 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
Oregon 12-20 2267 2366 -99 10-10 2-10 1L
Penn State 12-20 2358 2539 -181 10-10 2-10 3L
Maryland 12-21 2300 2527 -227 9-8 3-13 1L
Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
  • 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