No. 7 Florida will put its undefeated record on the line when it hosts North Carolina at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night. With the Gators laying 3.5 points and the total sitting at 166.5, what’s the smart bet tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
North Carolina Tar Heels (+3.5) at Florida Gators (-3.5); o/u 166.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
North Carolina vs. Florida Public Betting: Bettors Like Gators
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing Florida when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Tyson leads UNC in scoring
Cade Tyson finished Saturday’s 93-67 victory over La Salle with 23 points (9-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 21 minutes. Tyson came off the bench to deliver an impressive scoring performance. However, fantasy managers should temper their expectations after this outing. The junior guard is still averaging just 9.3 minutes and 4.7 points per game this season.
Richard bounces back with 16
Will Richard amassed 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday’s 83-66 victory over Arizona State. Richard was coming off two straight rough outings in which he shot just 21.4 percent from the floor combined. The guard bounced back with 16 points despite only shooting 20.0 percent from deep. Richard has still been a solid scorer this season at 12.0 points-per-game, but he’s taken a back seat to the brilliance of Walter Clayton and Alijah Martin.
North Carolina vs. Florida CBB Prediction:
Take Florida. The Gators are rolling right now. They’ve won all 10 games straight up and covered in seven out of their last 10 contests. That includes a 5-0 ATS run over their last five games. Over that span, Florida covered as 18.5-, 7.5-, 10-, 17- and 7-point favorites. So covering the 3.5 shouldn’t be a problem tonight, especially against a Tar Heels squad that has dropped five of six at the betting window.
North Carolina vs. Florida College Hoops Prediction: Florida Gators -3.5