Kansas vs. North Carolina: 2025 College Basketball Predictions and Odds
A detailed breakdown of the highly anticipated college basketball matchup between Kansas and North Carolina, featuring predictions and betting insights.
Match Overview
Two prominent programs will meet as the 19th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels this Friday night. Kansas kicked off their season with a commanding 94-51 victory against Green Bay, while North Carolina triumphed over Central Arkansas with a score of 94-54. Last season Kansas finished 21-13 overall, landing sixth in the Big 12 with an 11-9 record, and had a 4-4 tally against ranked teams. Meanwhile, North Carolina was 23-14 overall and tied for fourth in the ACC at 13-7, but struggled against ranked opponents, going 1-8.
Game Details
- Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET from the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Current Odds: North Carolina is favored by 1.5 points. The over/under is set at 157.5 points.
Player Highlights
Caleb Wilson, a freshman forward representing North Carolina, had an impressive debut with 22 points, leading all scorers against Central Arkansas, while Kyan Evans contributed 15 points in his first game with the team.
From Kansas, Flory Bidunga had a strong opener scoring 23 points, while Darryn Peterson added 21 against Green Bay.
Predictive Analysis
The SportsLine Projection Model simulated the game 10,000 times and suggests the total points could lean under 152, with a selected side hitting close to 60% of the simulations. For full predictions and picks, visit SportsLine.
