North Carolina vs UCLA Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks
UCLA (10-1) vs. North Carolina (6-5)
December 21, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Carolina +1.5; Over/Under: 152.5
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In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs UCLA Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at Madison Square Garden. Let’s take a look at a North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins Preview.
UCLA Has Won Nine Straight Games
UCLA has won nine straight games, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against Prairie View A&M, UCLA scored 111 points and they ended up cruising to the easy victory. Guard Dylan Edwards put up 21 points, six assists, and three rebounds. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. UCLA on the season is averaging 78.8 points while their defense is giving up 56.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 113th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from behind the three point line.
Can North Carolina Bounce Back?
North Carolina faced off against Florida, and they scored 84 points while the defense gave up 90 points. At halftime they were down 46-34, and although they scored 50 points in the second half, it wasn’t enough and they ended up falling short. North Carollina shot 17.9 percent from deep, and they need to get the three point shooting up. RJ Davis had a strong game putting up 29 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. North Carolina on the season is averaging 86.5 points while their defense is giving up 79.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 341st. RJ Davis is averaging 18.66 points while shooting 37.1 percent from teh feidl.
North Carolina vs UCLA Prediction
There is still not enough talk about UCLA with how well they have played this season and they are going to find success in this game. UCLA’s defense is giving up 56.8 poitns per game and although they might give up more than that here, North Carolina’s offense isn’t going to get anywhere close to their season average of 86.5 points, and that will be enough for UCLA to come out on top here. Back the Tar Heels against the spread.
