Syracuse Orange
Basketball NCAAB Mon 2 Feb 19:00
North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC)
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Syracuse vs North Carolina

The Syracuse Orange go up against the North Carolina Tar Heels, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, February 2.

UNC Set for Big Win

There’s a case for taking the -110 that North Carolina can overcome the -11.5 against Syracuse. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

7 Wins for UNC in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Syracuse Orange previous game saw them claim a 86-72 home win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

North Carolina Tar Heels got the win in their last game. A 91-75 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw North Carolina claim a 88-82 win over Syracuse. North Carolina have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

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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Syracuse vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Syracuse vs North Carolina with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re predicting that North Carolina will be superior in this college game and that’s why we’re backing them on the spread at -11.5. Take the -110 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Syracuse vs North Carolina stats:

  • The -11.5 line has been covered by UNC in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -11.5 line has been covered by UNC in 16 of their last 20 games at home.

UNC -11.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 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: J.J. Starling Under 12.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

J.J. Starling (Syracuse) can be backed to score Under 12.5 points at -115. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.


Caleb Wilson Under 2.5 Assists +122 BetMGM logo

Caleb Wilson (North Carolina) can be wagered to record Under 2.5 assists at +122. We’re happy to take him to fall short of the Player Assists total and go for the Unders option.

Latest Caleb Wilson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread North Carolina -11.5
Totals Under 155.5
Player Points J.J. Starling Under 12.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: North Carolina -11.5, Under 156.5 and J.J. Starling (Syracuse) to score Under 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Syracuse Syracuse logo 67 - 83 North Carolina logo North Carolina

There’s the chance to back the Tar Heels in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 83-67 victory in their favor.

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Syracuse vs North Carolina 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 Have UNC as Heavy Favorites

North Carolina are massive -769 favorites. They are regarded as 88% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Syracuse, you will find +530 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 11.5 and the total points line is 157.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 157.5 at -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Caleb Wilson Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Caleb Wilson is available at -114 to rack up Over 20.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Syracuse logo Syracuse Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

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