North Carolina vs Florida Prediction 12-17-24 College Basketball Picks
Florida (10-0) vs. North Carolina (6-4)
December 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Carolina +3.5; Over/Under: +166.5
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The North Carolina Tar Heels and Florida Gators meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a North Carolina vs Florida Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina vs Florida Pick.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Georgia Tech and La Salle, and they play UCLA, Campbell, and Louisville next. The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 86.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 42 percent shooting. RJ Davis is averaging 17.6 points and 4 rebounds, while Seth Trimble is averaging 15.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Elliot Cadeau is the third double-digit scorer and Ian Jackson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Virginia and Arizona State, and they play North Florida, Stetson, and Kentucky next. The Florida Gators are averaging 86.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65.1 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 19.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Alijah Martin is averaging 15.2 points and 6.3 rebounds. Alex Condon is the third double-digit scorer and Will Richard is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has lost each of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Florida has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida’s last 17 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Thirty-four of North Carolina’s last 38 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.4).
- Florida ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+21.1).
- North Carolina ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (66.7).
- North Carolina ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.5).
North Carolina vs Florida Prediction
You can make a case for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the points because this is a home game for them in Charlotte. The problem is UNC has looked awful in every big game it’s played this season, and this is possibly the best team they’ve faced yet. The Florida Gators are downright rolling at both ends of the floor, which includes one of the best defenses in the country. Florida is also 7-3 ATS on the season. Not looking to step in front of these Gators. I’ll lay the reasonable number on Tuesday night.
