Will Tuesday night’s North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh matchup turn into more of a defensive struggle than the total would indicate? Tip-off for this ACC matchup is set for 9:00 p.m. ET.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
North Carolina Tar Heels (+3) at Pittsburgh Panthers (-3); o/u 154.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
TV: ESPN
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Public Betting: Bettors Leaning Towards Tar Heels
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing North Carolina 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.
ESPN Game Preview:
Pittsburgh hosts North Carolina after Jaland Lowe scored 22 points in Pittsburgh’s 77-73 victory against the Syracuse Orange.
The Panthers are 9-2 on their home court. Pittsburgh ranks ninth in the ACC in team defense, allowing 70.9 points while holding opponents to 42.4% shooting.
The Tar Heels are 6-3 in ACC play. North Carolina is the top team in the ACC with 38.8 points per game in the paint led by Ian Jackson averaging 6.5.
Pittsburgh makes 47.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.9 percentage points higher than North Carolina has allowed to its opponents (42.3%). North Carolina averages 11.6 more points per game (82.5) than Pittsburgh gives up (70.9).
The Panthers and Tar Heels square off Tuesday for the first time in ACC play this season.
Read entire preview at ESPN.com
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh CBB Prediction:
The last seven matchups between these two teams have fallen under the total. This includes a three-game under streak. The under has also cashed in eight out of the Tar Heels’ last 10 games overall.
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Hoops Prediction: UNDER 154.5