Hawaii vs North Carolina Prediction 11-23-24 College Basketball Picks
North Carolina (2-1) vs. Hawaii (4-0)
November 23, 2024 12:30 am EDT
The Line: Hawaii +16; Over/Under: +151
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In this article, we will formulate a Hawaii vs North Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 22nd, at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Strong Start for Hawaii
Hawaii has a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won each of their first four games. Two games ago against Pacific, Hawaii was able to secure a 76-66 victory, and in the last game against Weber State, Hawaii was able to secure a 73-68 victory. It took overtime in the last game and they were able to secure the five-point victory. Center Tanner Christensen had a strong game putting up 25 points, four rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points.
Hawaii on the season is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. The offense is ranked 126th in the league while the defense is ranked 92nd. Tanner Christensen is averaging 17 points while shooting 75.8 percent from the field.
Can North Carolina Offense Run up the Score?
North Carolina has one loss this season, but even in that game against Kansas, the offense scored 89 points. The defense in that game just wasn’t good, as they gave up 92 points. In the last game against American, the North Carolina offense scored 107 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. The defense gave up only 55 points. In the second half, they scored 64 points and ended up cruising.
The Tar Heels shot 59 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from behind the three-point line. They also shot 34 free throws which really helped them. The Tar Heels are averaging 95.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 243rd. North Carolina will face Dayton, Alabama, Georgia Tech, La Salle, and Florida following this one.
Hawaii vs North Carolina Prediction
North Carolina is going to cruise to a victory here. North Carolina is averaging 95.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue against this Hawaii defense. The Hawaii offense is averaging 81.3 points per game but they aren’t going to get to that number here, and it’s going to be the Tar Heels that are going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back North Carolina against the spread.
