North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers 1/2/24 - College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 02, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : UNC -2 ; O/U 155
The North Carolina Tar Heels will be on the road Tuesday night with a game in Pittsburgh against the Pittsburgh Panthers. North Carolina has nine wins through 12 games played thus far this season ranked number 12 in the country riding a 2 game win streak following a 45 point victory their last outing. The Tar Heels offense has carried the team this season averaging 86.3 points on 46.7% shooting and scored 105 in their last game. Defensively North Carolina has been even better holding opponents to 73.3 points per game.
RJ Davis is the offensive leader of North Carolina this season averaging 21.6 points per game. Big man Armando Bacot chips in 14.8 points and a team high 10.8 rebounds, while Harrison Ingram averages 13.9 points per game. Elliott Cadeua is averaging 7.3 points in a team leading 3.7 assists.
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The Pittsburgh Panthers return home Tuesday five games above .500 following an 8 point loss against Syracuse that ended a long winning streak. Defensively Pittsburgh has been phenomenal giving up just 64.8 points but allowed 81 in their loss to Syracuse. Offensively the Panthers have been even better scoring just over 80 points on 44.7% shooting from the floor.
Blake Hinson is the offensive leader for Pittsburgh this season averaging 19.5 points per game. Carlton Carrington is 14.1 points a team high 5.2 assists, while Zach Austin tips in 7.4 points per game. Ishmael Leggett 713.2 points and a team high 6.1 rebounds.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of North Carolina's last 9 games.
North Carolina are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
North Carolina are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games.
Pittsburgh are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -2
The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing great basketball coming into the new year and will continue to roll in this game. Look for UNC to control this game throughout as their size and depth will be the difference. Take the Tar Heels Tuesday night to do enough to get the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina Tar Heels win and cover 89-73.