North Carolina vs Alabama Prediction 12-4-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 4-3 this year after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 94-91 in overtime. North Carolina scored 48 points in the second half to force overtime but came up just short in the extra period. The Tar Heels shot 50% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Drake Powell led UNC with 18 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Tar Heels lost to Auburn by a score of 85-72 but did beat Dayton, Hawaii, and America before that. North Carolina has scored 89.7 points per game and they have allowed 80.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. RJ Davis is averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while North Carolina is shooting 47.9% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 37.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 6-2 this season after they lost to Oregon by a score of 83-81 in their last game. Alabama was tied at 39 at the half and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Crimson Tide shot 42.2% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Labaron Philon led Alabama with 15 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Crimson Tide won three games in a row against Rutgers, Houston, and Illinois. Alabama has scored 88.6 points per game and they have allowed 78 points per game, while also averaging 43.8 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Alabama is shooting 47% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why North Carolina will beat Alabama

• North Carolina has won each of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center.
• North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center.

Why Alabama will beat North Carolina

• Alabama has won each of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• North Carolina has lost five of its last six night games against the Southeastern Conference.
• North Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.

North Carolina vs Alabama Prediction 

North Carolina comes into this matchup ranked #20 in the country, but they have lost two games in a row against Auburn and Michigan State. Alabama is coming off of a loss against Oregon, but they picked up two solid wins over Houston and Illinois over the last two weeks. Both of these teams are very high-scoring and get up and down the court quickly, but neither is very good on defense. This total is extremely high, but I think we can get to it with the way both teams play. Take the over here.