The North Carolina Tar Heels (17-3, 9-0 ACC) are set to face off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-11, 2-7 ACC) in an intriguing ACC clash. With the Tar Heels on an impressive 8-game winning streak and the Yellow Jackets trying to find their footing after a recent loss, this matchup promises to be a battle of momentum. We have your North Carolina at Georgia Tech predictions and game preview needs below.
North Carolina at Georgia Tech Odds
- Moneyline: North Carolina -420 (BetRivers) / Georgia Tech +370 (DraftKings)
- Spread: North Carolina -8.5
- Total: 152.5 / Over -110 (Ceasars) / Under -110 (Ceasars)
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Hank McCamish Pavilion – Atlanta, GA
- TV: ESPN
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends
- On the road, North Carolina Tar Heels are 5 and 0 this season.
- Against the spread this season, North Carolina Tar Heels are 13 and 7.
- Against the spread on the road, North Carolina Tar Heels are 8 and 3.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Trends
- At home, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 5 and 5 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 9 and 11.
- Against the spread at home, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 4 and 7.
North Carolina at Georgia Tech Predictions
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been on a tear with their scoring, but their defense is where they truly shine, ranking fourth in Defensive Efficiency in the nation.
This defensive prowess is likely to stifle the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who, despite having a decent offense, struggle significantly on the defensive end. The Yellow Jackets are last in Defensive Efficiency among conference teams in league play, which could limit their scoring against a defensively stout Tar Heels team. Moreover, the Tar Heels’ recent games have trended towards the under, with 8 of their last 10 games falling below the total line.
Historically, the head-to-head matchups have seen North Carolina dominate, and while Georgia Tech has managed to pull off upsets in the past, their current form does not suggest a high-scoring affair is on the horizon.
With the total line set at 152.5, the trends suggest that the defenses will prevail, keeping the score under the threshold. North Carolina’s ability to control the pace and their focus on defense, especially on the road, where they have covered the spread in 8 out of 11 games, supports the under as the more likely outcome for this matchup.
The Pick: Under 152.5 (Ceasars)