The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked third, aim to extend their winning streak against the Clemson Tigers in an Atlantic Coast Conference clash on Tuesday. The Tar Heels (18-4, 10-1 ACC) have been dominant lately, winning 11 of their last 12 games, including a 65-55 victory against Clemson on Jan. 6. Historically, they've dominated the Tigers (14-7, 4-6 ACC) in Chapel Hill, boasting a 60-1 record against them, including 29-1 at the Smith Center. However, Clemson's lone win in Chapel Hill came in a thrilling 79-76 overtime game on Jan. 11, 2020. The Tigers have struggled recently, going 3-6 in their last nine games, with a 3-4 record on the road this season.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET. Clemson averages 79 points per game, while UNC averages 83.1. The Tar Heels are favored by 6.5 points according to the latest consensus odds from SportsLine, with the over/under set at 154 points. Before making any predictions, it's wise to consult the insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.
This model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times and has been successful, boasting a 124-82 record on top-rated picks dating back to last season, yielding over $2,000 for $100 bettors. It's also off to a strong 20-9 start on top-rated spread picks this season.
The model's analysis of the UNC vs. Clemson matchup is available now on SportsLine. Here are some key odds and trends for the game: North Carolina vs. Clemson spread: North Carolina -6.5; Over/under: 154 points; Money line: Clemson +240, North Carolina -300. Clemson has hit the over in 20 of their last 31 games, while UNC has hit the team total over in 12 of their last 18 home games. Why North Carolina could cover:
Junior forward Harrison Ingram has been outstanding recently, notching four double-doubles in the last five games and seven on the season. In their recent win over Duke, Ingram scored 21 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and made four steals. Senior Cormac Ryan, in his first season with UNC, is another key player, averaging 10.8 points and providing solid contributions on both ends of the court.
Why Clemson could cover:
Senior center PJ Hall has been consistent for the Tigers, recording double-digit scoring in all 21 games this season, including five double-doubles. Senior guard Joseph Girard III has also been a vital offensive weapon, averaging 14.7 points per game and shooting efficiently from the field.
SportsLine's model suggests betting the under on the total points, projecting a combined score of 151. Additionally, the model indicates that one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time. To get more insights and picks, visit SportsLine.
To find out who will win between UNC and Clemson, and which side of the spread is favored, visit SportsLine for the latest analysis from the model, which is on a 20-9 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.
