Will the Tar Heels cover as a 7.5-point favorite in Friday night’s Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina matchup? Or is there a smarter play in tonight’s ACC Conference Tournament clash at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
847 Pittsburgh Panthers (+7.5) vs. 848 North Carolina Tar Heels (-7.5); o/u 147.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Friday, March 15, 2024
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TV: ESPN
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina: Bettors Jumping on Buckeyes Early
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 88% of public bettors are currently backing Ohio State 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.
Carrington Hits 20-Point Mark Once Again
Carlton Carrington closed Saturday’s 81-73 victory over North Carolina State with 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and six assists across 39 minutes. Carrington is expected to play a prominent role for the Panthers during the ACC Tournament, and he certainly ended the regular season in style, posting double-digit points in four straight games while reaching the 20-point mark for the fourth time as well. Carrington should play a massive role for Pittsburgh in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
Ingram Posts another Double-Double
Harrison Ingram chipped in 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday’s 84-79 win over Duke. Ingram ended the regular season in style, posting back-to-back double-doubles and also extending his streak of games with double-digit points and/or rebounds to 17 contests. During that span that goes back to Jan. 10, Ingram is averaging 12.1 points and 11.3 rebounds per contest. He should be a prominent figure for the Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament and beyond.
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina CBB Betting Trends
Over is 6-1 in Tar Heels last 7 neutral site games
Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 games as a favorite
Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 overall
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a straight up win
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina CBB Prediction:
Take Pittsburgh. The Panthers are 43-19-1 against the spread in their last 63 games overall, are 3-1-1 against the number in their last five games as an underdog and are 4-1-1 at the betting window in their last six games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. On the other side, the Tar Heels are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game and have dropped five out of their last seven games at the betting window after scoring more than 90 points in their previous contest.
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina College Hoops Prediction: PITTSBURGH -7.5