UNC vs Pitt Odds
| North Carolina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 158.5 -110o / -110u | -200 |
| Pitt Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 158.5 -110o / -110u | +165 |
ACC play rolls on as Pittsburgh plays host to North Carolina on Tuesday at the Petersen Events Center.
North Carolina (1-0) finds itself at the top of the ACC standings coming into this matchup. Meanwhile, Pitt is all the way at the bottom of the standings, with an 0-2 record in ACC play that includes losses to Clemson and Syracuse.
North Carolina enters this game on a two-game winning streak, and it's been playing some of its best basketball of the season lately. RJ Davis has the look of a first-team All American, as he's scored 20 points or more in eight consecutive games.
Pittsburgh is still seeking its first win over a top-100 opponent this season. The Panthers have generally been fantastic against weaker opponents, but they've struggling against the best teams on their schedule.
North Carolina is the highest-ranked opponent on the Panthers' schedule to this point.
The Panthers are 7-2 at home on the year, with their lone losses coming to Missouri and Clemson.
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina has one of the best offenses in all of college basketball. The Tar Heels currently rank ninth in the country in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency.
They have the star power and the shooting to run their opponent off the floor in any game they choose. Look no further than their 100-92 victory over Tennessee, which owns one of the most elite defenses in the sport.
The Heels are rolling as of late, as Davis is playing like one of the best guards in the country.
His supporting cast is coming along as well, with freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau taking on a larger role recently and letting his passing prowess shine. Harrison Ingram has scored in double digits in every game this year, and Armando Bacot still holds down the paint.
No matter where you look on the floor, Carolina has threats to beat you. It's a difficult team to matchup up with for everyone in the country. The Heels play fast and they don't have any significant weaknesses to exploit.
Pitt will have its hands full.
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Pitt Panthers
If there's one reason for Pitt to believe in its chances in this game, it's the perimeter defense. The Panthers are ranked second in the country in 3-point percentage defense, as teams are shooting just 25% from beyond the arc against them this season.
Carlton "Bub" Carrington will need to be up for the challenge in this game, as the star freshman point guard has the talent to hang with Davis and the Tar Heels' guards.
At his best, he's propelled the Panthers' offense to victory with explosive scoring. At his worst, he's been a non-factor.
Carrington had 17 points in the Panthers' most recent loss to Syracuse, a game that Pitt led by eight points at halftime. They went on to lose 81-73, despite a quality performance from Carrington, which may be a red flag of problems to come for Pitt.
North Carolina vs. Pitt
Betting Pick & Prediction
Unless Pitt can take away the 3-point line, it's hard to see it matching North Carolina's loaded offense in this game.
Pittsburgh is 0-4 against top-100 opponents, falling short in every game against a more talented team.
North Carolina is the most loaded squad the Panthers have faced yet, so I like the Tar Heels to roll.
Pick: North Carolina -2
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