North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Prediction
ACC foes clash at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon when No. 25 North Carolina visits Pittsburgh. Will the road team continue to have ATS success in this series or are the Panthers the better play as a home underdog?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
861 North Carolina Tar Heels (-5.5) at 862 Pittsburgh Panthers (+5.5); o/u 150.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Friday, December 30, 2022
Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing Pittsburgh 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.
North Carolina Tar Heels DFS Spin
D’Marco Dunn (hand) has a chance to play in Friday’s game against Pittsburgh, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports. Dunn, who has missed the last five games with a broken hand, has a chance to suit up on Friday. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has been able to practice the last few days, and he will likely be a game-time decision. Dunn has appeared in eight games this season, averaging 2.8 points on 9.9 minutes per game.
Pittsburgh Panthers DFS Spin
John Hugley (personal) remains without a timetable for his return, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Hugley has sat out the last two games due to personal reasons, and the team remains without a timetable for his return. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in eight games this season, logging eight points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 blocks on 18.1 minutes per game.
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh CBB Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 overall
Over is 14-6 in Tar Heels last 20 road games
Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 overall
Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh CBB Prediction:
The Panthers are 8-0 against the spread in their last eight games overall, are 7-0 against the number in their last seven games coming off a win and are a perfect 4-0 at the betting window in their last four home games. On the other side, the Tar Heels are 1-4-1 against the spread in their last six road games and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PANTHERS +5.5
