Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Prediction 01/08/20

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The Pittsburgh Panthers (10-4, 1-2 ACC) will be at the Dean E. Smith Center to clash against the North Carolina Tar Heels (8-6, 1-2 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Pittsburgh Panthers at North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Tar Heels fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 96-83, while the Panthers were defeated by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 69-65.

Pittsburgh had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.6) while North Carolina did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (23-27; 85.2 percent). North Carolina was lifted by Garrison Brooks, who put up 35 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Murphy played a pivotal role for Pittsburgh with 18 points.

The Tar Heels won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-60. North Carolina made 10 of their 24 three pointers (41.7 percent). Pittsburgh was, on the other hand, just 2-19 (10.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The offensive glass should be a huge edge for North Carolina in this showdown. The Tar Heels rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), while Pittsburgh ranks 335th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.2 percent).

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • North Carolina ranks first in rebounds per game (44.1) while Pittsburgh ranks 156th (35.8).
  • The Tar Heels rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Panthers rank 102nd (3.4).
  • The Panthers rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Tar Heels rank 152nd (7.2).
  • Pittsburgh ranks 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while North Carolina ranks 244th (26.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
  • The Tar Heels have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.