UNC Wilmington vs. N. Carolina Prediction
No. 1 North Carolina will look to start its season off right when it hosts UNC Wilmington at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday.
With the Tar Heels laying 22.5 points and the total sitting at 146.5, what’s the best bet when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
719 UNC Wilmington Seahawks (+22.5) at 720 North Carolina Tar Heels (-22.5); o/u 146.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, November 7, 2022
Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Wilmington vs. North Carolina Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 92% 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.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks DFS Spin
Jaylen Sims forwent his final season of college basketball and will remain in the 2022 NBA Draft, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Sims put up 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals over 36 contests a season ago for UNC-Wilmington.
North Carolina Tar Heels DFS Spin
Jalen Washington (knee) has been fully cleared to do five-on-five activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Washington’s status for the season opener Monday against UNC-Wilmington is uncertain as he is still working back from a torn ACL. The freshman big man is renowned for his shooting ability and will have a chance to make an impact off the bench for UNC this season. Washington’s next opportunity to play will be next Friday versus the College of Charleston if he can’t play Monday.
UNC Wilmington vs. UNC CBB Betting Trends
Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games
Tar Heels are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 Monday games
Tar Heels are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall
Under is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 road games
UNC Wilmington vs. UNC CBB Prediction:
The Seahawks have covered 11 of their last 12 road games, are 22-5 against the spread in their last 27 games overall and are 29-11-4 at the betting window in their last 44 games played on Monday. While the Tar Heels have covered in four of their last five home games dating back to last season, this is a lot of points to lay to what should be a competitive non-conference foe.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: UNC WILMINGTON SEAHAWKS +22.5
