The Georgetown Hoyas and North Carolina Tar Heels meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the Dean E. Smith Center. Here’s a North Carolina vs Georgetown Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina vs Georgetown Pick.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas beat UMBC, lost to Miami, and they play Saint Peter’s next. Georgetown has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 92.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 84.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting. KJ Lewis is averaging 16.6 points and 6 rebounds, while Malik Mack is averaging 16.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Caleb Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Vince Iwuchukwu is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to Michigan State, beat Kentucky, and they play SC Upstate next. North Carolina has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 81.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 19.3 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Henri Veesaar is averaging 16 points and 8.5 rebounds. Seth Trimble is the third double-digit scorer and Luka Bogavac is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- Georgetown has lost each of its last 22 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has won each of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center.
- North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 18 games at Dean E. Smith Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won each of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
- North Carolina has lost three of its last four games against the Big East Conference.
- North Carolina has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina’s last seven games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 151+ points.
- Each of Georgetown’s last six road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.3%).
- North Carolina ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.3).
- Georgetown ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
- Georgetown ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.6).
North Carolina vs Georgetown Prediction
Georgetown has beaten up on the little guys this season but hasn’t had much success when stepping up in competition. Georgetown also allowed UMBC to hang around in its last effort, which isn’t encouraging. This could be a letdown spot after just playing Michigan State and Kentucky, but North Carolina has looked solid on both sides of the ball and has the clear edge on defense. There’s a talent and size gap between the Tar Heels and Hoyas. I’ll lay the chalk with UNC at home.