UNC Good Bet for Road Win vs Pitt

North Carolina put up 105 points in a win over Charleston Southern on Friday for its second straight win as RJ Davis became the first Tar Heel to score 20 points in eight straight games since Tyler Hansbrough in 2008-09.

RJ Davis last night in 26 mins of action:

20 points (7-13 FG | 3-6 3PT)
10 assists
5 steals
1 rebound
NO turnovers

8th straight 20+ point game
1st time a Tar Heel has EVER posted a 20pt/10ast/5stl game without a turnover. pic.twitter.com/uIlFsWkNGI

— Tar Heel Nation (@UNC_TarHeelFan) December 30, 2023

Blake Hinson is the player to watch for the Panthers, leading the team with 19.5 points per game and 43.8 percent shooting from behind the arc. Hinson struggled the last two games, though, connecting on just 5-of-22 from the field

North Carolina is +700 to make the Final Four in the Las Vegas odds while the Panthers are +5000.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Game Information

• Game: North Carolina (9-3, 1-0 ACC) vs Pittsburgh (9-4, 0-2)
• Location: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• Day/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 7:00 p.m. ET
• North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Live Stream: TBS.com

North Carolina, ranked eighth in the AP poll, is a 4 ½-point favorite as it tries to remain unbeaten in the ACC against a Pittsburgh team that is 7-2 at home. The Tar Heels were picked third in the ACC preseason media poll and the Panthers ninth. Pittsburgh has won five of the last six meetings, including two last season by a total of three points.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Spreads and Odds

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Trends

• Over bettors are 7-2 in the last nine North Carolina games at the sportsbook.
• Pittsburgh is just 2-5 ATS in its past seven contests after a 5-1 start to the season.
• Panthers junior guard Ishmael Leggett had scored in double figures the first 11 games of the season before posting five and nine the past two.
• North Carolina senior forward Armando Bacot has at least nine points and eight rebounds in five of the last six contests.
• Pittsburgh has beaten the Tar Heels as an underdog of at least 6 ½ points in each of the last three meetings.
• The under is 6-1-1 in the last eight North Carolina games against a team with a winning record.
• Panthers junior forward Zack Austin is 11-for-18 from the field the last three games – 4-for-6 from 3-point range – and is seven from 1,000 points in his career that started at High Point.
• The Tar Heels have been a favorite in 11 of 12 games this season and covered just six times, including the last two.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Over/Under Pick: Under 158 (-110)

While both teams are averaging 80-plus points, this competitive game seems like one that will be in the mid-70s in your college basketball picks today.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Against the Spread Pick: UNC -4 ½

The Tar Heels have faced a tougher schedule thus far, but games like this often go to the home team if it shoots the ball well. We think the Tar Heels will get it done if you bet online.

Moneyline Pick: UNC (-190)

You might have seen this pick go to the Panthers if they had not coughed up a lead at Syracuse. They could be doubting themselves after their second-half performance. The Tar Heels are coming off their highest scoring effort in coach Hubert Davis’ three seasons.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Prop: Pitt Under 77 (-115):

The Panthers have scored less against the top teams on their schedule.

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North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Prediction

North Carolina 78, Pittsburgh 72: Davis will get his points and expect Hinson to rebound from a few rough performances. Who else will step up? Perhaps Bacot, who is 13 points from becoming the seventh Tar Heel to reach 2,000.

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