The North Carolina Tar Heels (16-10, 8-7 ACC) battle the No. 22 NC State Wolfpack (20-7, 10-6) Sunday. Tip from PNC Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the North Carolina vs. NC State'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Tar Heels beat the Wolfpack at home 80-69 Jan. 21, covering as a 6.5-point favorite. The Under 153 hit.
Since that game, North Carolina has lost 4 of its last 6. The Tar Heels are 1-5 against the spread (ATS) over that span. They are just 8-17-1 ATS on the season. UNC is coming off an 80-72 loss to Miami on Monday, failing to cover as a 6-point home favorite.