North Carolina vs. Syracuse Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds - Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Bleacher Nation
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North Carolina vs. Syracuse Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds - Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Bleacher Nation
"North Carolina has a 10-10 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more. When it has played as at least a 1.5-point underdog this season, Syracuse is 6-6 against the spread. These two teams average 156.9 points per game combined, 3.4 more than the total of 153.5. North Carolina and Syracuse have seen their opponents average a combined 9.4 fewer points per game than the point total of 153.5 set for this game."
"North Carolina averages 80.9 points per game (77th in college basketball) while allowing 70.9 per outing (96th in college basketball). It has a +260 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 10.0 points per game. North Carolina wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.6 boards. It is grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (40th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 30.0 per contest. The Tar Heels hit 8.5 three-pointers per game (124th in college basketball), while their opponents have made 7.9 on average."
North Carolina (20-6, 8-5 ACC) visits Syracuse (15-12, 6-8 ACC) with the Tar Heels favored by 1.5 points and an over/under of 153.5. North Carolina has a 10-10 ATS record when favored by at least 1.5, while Syracuse is 6-6 ATS when a 1.5-point underdog this season. These teams average 156.9 combined points per game, exceeding the total by 3.4 points. The Tar Heels average 80.9 points and allow 70.9, outscoring opponents by 10.0, and hold a +260 scoring differential. North Carolina averages 35.6 rebounds per game and makes 8.5 three-pointers per game.
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