North Carolina and Syracuse Face Off in a Key ACC Battle
A pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference matchup is set as No. 16 North Carolina takes on Syracuse, with Both teams looking to recover from recent losses.
In a significant matchup within the Atlantic Coast Conference, the No. 16 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels will clash with the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, on Saturday.
Both teams are trying to rebound from recent losses, as North Carolina faced an 82-58 defeat against North Carolina State and Syracuse suffered a 101-64 loss at the hands of Duke. Currently, the Tar Heels hold a record of 20-6 and sit at 8-5 in the ACC while the Orange stand at 15-12 with a conference record of 6-8.
Game Details
- Tip-off Time: 1 PM ET
- Current Odds: North Carolina is favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Over/Under: 152.5 total points.
- All-Time Series: North Carolina leads with a record of 19-7, having won their latest encounter 87-77 on February 2.
Injuries may play a factor, as Caleb Wilson is expected to miss the game due to a fractured hand. The model predicts this game has significant implications for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in the ACC. Be sure to check out the predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model for further insights.
