North Carolina vs Stanford Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina vs Stanford

The North Carolina Tar Heels face the Stanford Cardinal, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

We’re confident that Stanford can produce a strong performance against North Carolina. Our prediction is that they’ll cover the spread of +2.5 and you can currently get -120.

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North Carolina Tar Heels previous game saw them claim a 87-84 home win over Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Stanford Cardinal lost on the road in their last game. Virginia Cavaliers won 70-55.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stanford beat North Carolina when the teams last met. It was a 72-71 scoreline. North Carolina have triumphed in two of the previous 3 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	14-2	1307	1073	234	12-0	2-2	1W
Stanford	13-4	1308	1201	107	8-3	5-1	1L

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North Carolina vs Stanford Prediction & Picks

Take on North Carolina vs Stanford with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Stanford to keep close to the favorites in this college matchup. We think that the line of +2.5 can be covered and you can secure -120.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key North Carolina vs Stanford stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Stanford in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Stanford in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Stanford +2.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

North Carolina 73 - 77 Stanford

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 77-73 win for the Cardinal. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

North Carolina vs Stanford 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 -156 favorites and that means a 61% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Stanford are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +130.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 142.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 142.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

UNC

-156

Stanford

+130

Point Spread

UNC -2.5

-110

Stanford +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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North Carolina Stats

Stanford Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 68.90 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	15-1	1388	1065	323	10-0	5-1	4W
Miami	15-2	1492	1176	316	11-1	4-1	10W
Virginia	15-2	1440	1139	301	11-0	4-2	4W
North Carolina	14-2	1307	1073	234	12-0	2-2	1W
Clemson	15-3	1397	1166	231	11-0	4-3	8W
Virginia Tech	13-4	1399	1254	145	11-1	2-3	1W
Stanford	13-4	1308	1201	107	8-3	5-1	1L
California	13-4	1357	1190	167	13-1	0-3	2L
SMU	12-4	1426	1233	193	11-0	1-4	2L
Syracuse	12-5	1290	1137	153	9-2	3-3	3W
NC State	12-5	1471	1211	260	9-3	3-2	2W
Louisville	12-5	1483	1193	290	9-2	3-3	1L
Wake Forest	10-7	1390	1282	108	8-3	2-4	2L
Notre Dame	10-7	1245	1158	87	8-3	2-4	3L
Georgia Tech	10-7	1292	1225	67	10-3	0-4	2L
Pittsburgh	7-9	1171	1113	58	6-5	1-4	3L
Florida State	7-10	1413	1395	18	7-5	0-5	4L
Boston College	7-10	1154	1160	-6	6-6	1-4	4L

• 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

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