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	24-8	2553	2282	271	19-1	5-7	2L
Syracuse	15-17	2400	2376	24	12-6	3-11	6L

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North Carolina vs Syracuse Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert North Carolina vs Syracuse betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Seth Trimble Under 3.5 Rebounds -105

Seth Trimble (North Carolina) is available at -105 to record Under 3.5 rebounds. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.

Latest Seth Trimble Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Assists

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

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Jarin Stevenson Over 1.5 Assists +180

Jarin Stevenson (North Carolina) can be backed to rack up Over 1.5 assists at +180. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest Jarin Stevenson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-108

Under 11.5

-120

Assists

Over 1.5

+180

Under 1.5

-250

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

North Carolina 83 - 78 Syracuse

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Tar Heels to claim a 83-78 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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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 +116 favorites to win and that means a 46% chance of landing a victory. Syracuse are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at -141.

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 -115.

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

+116

Syracuse

-141

Point Spread

UNC +2.5

-122

Syracuse -2.5

-100

Total Points

Under 153.5

-105

Over 153.5

-115

Donnie Freeman is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -115 that he scores Over 17.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.

Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)

Over 17.5

-115

Under 17.5

-112

Seth Trimble (UNC)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Nate Kingz (Syracuse)

Over 12.5

-122

Under 12.5

-106

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 12.5

-109

Under 12.5

-119

Naithan George (Syracuse)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Luka Bogavac (UNC)

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-118

Jarin Stevenson (UNC)

Over 11.5

-108

Under 11.5

-120

Naithan George (Syracuse)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-118

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-161

Seth Trimble (UNC)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Nate Kingz (Syracuse)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-185

Jarin Stevenson (UNC)

Over 1.5

+180

Under 1.5

-250

Donnie Freeman (Syracuse)

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-135

Jarin Stevenson (UNC)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

Nate Kingz (Syracuse)

Over 4.5

+132

Under 4.5

-172

Seth Trimble (UNC)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

Naithan George (Syracuse)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-154

J.J. Starling (Syracuse)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Luka Bogavac (UNC)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

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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	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

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