North Carolina vs American Prediction 11-15-24 College Basketball Picks

The American University Eagles and the UNC Tar Heels meet Friday in college basketball action from the Smith Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a North Carolina vs American Prediction.

American Recap

The American Eagles come into this one looking to rebound after a 74-66 loss to Siena last time out. After this game, American will square off against High Point.

Eagles Looking For Big Upset

Matt Rogers leads the Eagles in scoring with 13.3 PPG along with 3.7 RPG while Colin Smalls has 12.3 PPG with 3 RPG and 2.3 APG. Geoff Sprouse has 10.7 PPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for American so far this season. Elijah Stephens also has 9.5 PPG with 4.5 APG as well on the year. As a team, American is averaging 61.7 PPG on 41.2% shooting from the field 37% from three, and 70.3% from the foul line this season.

Why the American University Eagles will win

• American University has won each of its last six games following a road loss.

North Carolina Recap

The North Carolina Tar Heels will be out to bounce back from a 92-89 loss to Kansas last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, North Carolina will head on the road for a game against Hawaii.

Tar Heels Looking To Bounce Back From Kansas Loss

RJ Davis leads the Tar Heels in scoring with 20 PPG along with 4 RPG and 5.5 APG while Seth Trimble has 17 PPG with 3 RPG and Elliot Cadeau has 14.5 PPG with 3 RPG and 7.5 APG on the year. Jae’Lyn Withers has 10.5 PPG with 9.5 RPG to lead the Tar Heels on the glass and round out the group of double-digit scorers for North Carolina so far this season. Jalen Washington is also averaging 7.5 PPG and 6.5 RPG as well on the year. As a team, North Carolina is averaging 89.5 PPG on 41.3% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three, and 87.2% from the foul line this season.

Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win

• North Carolina has won each of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center.
• American University has lost each of its last four night games.

North Carolina vs American Prediction

I’m leaning towards UNC here. American just had their troubles taking the step up in competition for much of last season when they played Villanova and Virginia Tech and lost by 27 and 22 respectively. North Carolina’s looking really good from a talent perspective and I think they get the job done for the win and cover here. Give me UNC laying the wood.