North Carolina vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • North Carolina is a -4.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • North Carolina / Ohio State TV channel: CBS

The North Carolina Tar Heels visit State Farm Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Atlanta, GA.

North Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The North Carolina vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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North Carolina vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina-4.5 -110O 156.5 -115-200
Ohio State +4.5 -110U 156.5 -105165

North Carolina vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this college basketball game with 68.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Carolina vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+17.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+9.30 Units / 0% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)

North Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.4% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.3 Units / 0.7% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.12% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.01 points per shot (705 points/700 shots) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,012 rebounds/35 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (259/700) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Carolina has forced 9.4 turnovers per game (103 turnovers/11 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/10 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (190/244) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State has an eFG% of 58% this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Ohio State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (190/244) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina has allowed an average of 1.01 points per shot (705 points/700 shots) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,012 rebounds/35 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

North Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (259/700) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Carolina has forced 9.4 turnovers per game (103 turnovers/11 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/10 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (190/244) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State has an eFG% of 58% this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Ohio State is shooting 78% from the free throw line (190/244) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%


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