North Carolina and Syracuse Set for Key ACC Matchup on February 2, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels aim for their fourth consecutive victory against the Syracuse Orange in an important ACC showdown.
The *16th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels* are looking to secure their fourth consecutive victory in an essential ACC matchup against the *Syracuse Orange* on Monday. Syracuse is coming off a dominant *86-72* win over Notre Dame, while the Tar Heels recently defeated Georgia Tech with a *91-75* scoreline. Currently, Syracuse holds a *13-9, 4-5 ACC* record and is tied for 10th place in the conference, with a *2-2* away record this season. Conversely, North Carolina, now sitting at *17-4, 5-3 ACC*, boasts a perfect *12-0* record at home.
The game will tip off at *7 p.m. ET* from the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. As per the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, North Carolina is favored by *11.5 points*, with the over/under set at *158.5 points*.
Before placing any bets on the North Carolina vs. Syracuse contest, you can check out predictions and insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated this matchup *10,000 times*.
Latest Odds for North Carolina vs. Syracuse
| Bet Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | North Carolina -11.5 |
| Over/Under | 158.5 points |
| Money Line | North Carolina -730, Syracuse +513 |
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