UNC is set to face Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on ESPN. UNC enters this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 154.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the UNC vs. Michigan predictions below.
UNC vs. Michigan Odds
- Spread: UNC -5.5
- Total: 154.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 21
- Time: 7 pm ET
- Location: Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC
- TV: ESPN
UNC Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 19
- Tar Heels are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
- Tar Heels are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games.
- Over is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 games following a ATS win.
Michigan Betting Trends
- KenPom Ranking: No. 26
- Wolverines are 35-15-2 ATS in their last 52 neutral site games.
- Wolverines are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 16-5 in Wolverines last 21 games following a straight up win.
UNC vs. Michigan Predictions
This is technically a neutral-site game, although North Carolina is playing close to home in Charlotte. The Tar Heels had a tough stretch several weeks ago, losing four straight games to Iowa State, Alabama, Indiana, and Virginia Tech. However, UNC bounced back with a trio of solid victories, including an 89-85 triumph over Ohio State (No. 17 in KenPom rankings).
Michigan has yet to beat a team ranked in the top 70 per KenPom. However, the Wolverines have played top competition tough in narrow losses to Virginia and Kentucky. Can Michigan finally get over the hump with a “Quad 1” victory?
This will be a fun matchup between two of the better big men in college basketball: Hunter Dickenson of Michigan and Armando Bacot of North Carolina. The Tar Heels have seemingly found their form after a slow start to the season, and Bacot was outstanding (28 pts, 15 reb) in their last win over Ohio State.
Look for UNC to keep the momentum while playing a pseudo-home game within the North Carolina border.
The Pick: North Carolina -5.5 | -110 at Betfred Sportsbook