North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: North Carolina vs Syracuse

The North Carolina Tar Heels square off against the Syracuse Orange, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, February 21.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when North Carolina go up against Syracuse. Our prediction is that there will be Over 153.5 points and that is available at -110.

North Carolina Tar Heels were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 82-58 reverse against NC State Wolfpack.

Syracuse Orange were beaten last game and this was on the road. Duke Blue Devils claimed a 101-64 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

North Carolina have beaten Syracuse in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 88-82 and followed up with a 87-77 home win. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved North Carolina winning seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	20-6	2103	1843	260	16-0	4-6	1L
Syracuse	15-12	2053	1977	76	12-4	3-8	1L

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North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

Make the most of North Carolina vs Syracuse with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 153.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key North Carolina vs Syracuse stats:

• The 153.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UNC games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 UNC games on the road.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Syracuse games at home.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Syracuse games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Syracuse games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 153.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

North Carolina 83 - 78 Syracuse

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North Carolina vs Syracuse 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean North Carolina are -147 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. Syracuse are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +122.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 153.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 153.5, this selection is available at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

UNC

-147

Syracuse

+122

Point Spread

UNC -2.5

-104

Syracuse +2.5

-118

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

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North Carolina Stats

Syracuse Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 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 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 84.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 75.40 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	24-2	2157	1642	515	15-0	9-2	3W
Virginia	23-3	2129	1753	376	13-1	10-2	7W
Miami	21-5	2156	1818	338	14-3	7-2	4W
North Carolina	20-6	2103	1843	260	16-0	4-6	1L
Clemson	20-7	2022	1767	255	13-2	7-5	3L
Louisville	19-7	2257	1868	389	13-2	6-5	1L
NC State	19-8	2291	1992	299	12-5	7-3	1W
SMU	18-8	2250	2024	226	15-2	3-6	1W
California	18-8	2053	1897	156	15-3	3-5	1W
Virginia Tech	17-10	2124	2010	114	13-3	4-7	2L
Stanford	16-10	1961	1886	75	10-6	6-4	1L
Syracuse	15-12	2053	1977	76	12-4	3-8	1L
Wake Forest	14-12	2077	2002	75	10-6	4-6	3W
Florida State	13-13	2089	2032	57	10-7	3-6	2W
Notre Dame	12-14	1941	1909	32	10-5	2-9	1W
Georgia Tech	11-16	2005	2078	-73	10-8	1-8	8L
Pittsburgh	9-17	1818	1866	-48	7-9	2-8	5L
Boston College	9-17	1758	1813	-55	8-10	1-7	7L

• 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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