USC Upstate vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: USC Upstate vs North Carolina

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans battle the North Carolina Tar Heels, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Let’s back South Carolina Upstate at +27.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -110 to stay relatively close to North Carolina and we really like this wager.

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South Carolina Upstate Spartans won their previous game, beating Western Carolina Catamounts at home. It was a 78-67 win.

North Carolina Tar Heels last game saw them claim a 81-61 home win over Georgetown Hoyas.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Carolina	8-1	731	585	146	7-0	1-1	2W
USC Upstate	6-5	877	769	108	5-1	1-4	2W

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USC Upstate vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Head into USC Upstate vs North Carolina with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

It’s all about South Carolina Upstate to stay ahead of the curve against the big favorites. The spread of +27.5 looks more than generous at -110 for this college contest.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key USC Upstate vs North Carolina stats:

• The +27.5 line has been covered by USC Upstate in 20 consecutive games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 5 consecutive games.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -27.5 line hasn’t been covered by UNC in 8 of their last 10 games.

USC Upstate +27.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

USC Upstate 58 - 83 North Carolina

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Tar Heels to claim a 83-58 win which will hopefully go close.

USC Upstate vs North Carolina 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.

It’s a tall order for USC Upstate to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that many sportsbooks are not offering the Moneyline. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

The spread is 27.5 and the total points line is currently 146.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 146.5, there are odds of -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

USC Upstate

-

UNC

-

Point Spread

USC Upstate +27.5

-110

UNC -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

USC Upstate Stats

North Carolina Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 65.80 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	10-0	868	596	272	7-0	3-0	10W
Virginia	9-1	871	675	196	7-0	2-1	4W
California	9-1	830	691	139	9-0	0-1	6W
SMU	9-1	898	760	138	8-0	1-1	1W
Louisville	8-1	844	608	236	6-0	2-1	1W
North Carolina	8-1	731	585	146	7-0	1-1	2W
Virginia Tech	9-2	916	810	106	7-0	2-2	3W
Miami	8-2	856	653	203	6-1	2-1	3W
Stanford	7-2	737	650	87	5-2	2-0	1L
Notre Dame	8-3	846	759	87	7-0	1-3	3W
Clemson	7-3	830	667	163	6-0	1-3	2L
NC State	7-3	888	727	161	6-1	1-2	2W
Wake Forest	7-3	842	727	115	5-1	2-2	1W
Syracuse	6-3	657	580	77	5-0	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	6-4	724	692	32	6-2	0-2	1W
Florida State	5-4	758	706	52	5-2	0-2	3L
Pittsburgh	5-5	718	693	25	5-3	0-2	2L
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L

Big South	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
High Point	8-2	923	719	204	6-1	2-1	1W
Charleston Southern	7-5	1009	897	112	5-1	2-4	2W
Winthrop	6-5	968	858	110	3-1	3-4	1W
USC Upstate	6-5	877	769	108	5-1	1-4	2W
Longwood	6-5	855	823	32	5-2	1-3	2W
Presbyterian	6-6	815	801	14	4-1	2-5	1W
UNC Asheville	4-6	754	737	17	4-2	0-4	2L
Radford	4-7	863	874	-11	4-2	0-5	1W
Gardner-Webb	0-11	752	1009	-257	0-4	0-7	11L

• 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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