North Carolina vs La Salle Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks
La Salle (6-4) vs. North Carolina (5-4)
December 14, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Carolina -18.5; Over/Under: 162.5
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In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs La Salle Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 14th, at the Dean Smith Center. Let’s take a look at a UNC Tar Heels vs La Salle Explorers pick.
Is North Carolina Figuring It Out?
North Carolina has been up and down season this but they are hoping the last couple of games will help them turn it around. In the last game against Georgia Tech it wasn’t the best game but they were able to secure the 68-65 victory. In the second half they scored 37 points and that was enough for the victory. Guard Seth Trimble had a strong game putting up 19 points and seven rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 15 points. North Carolina on the season is averaging 86.1 points while their deffense is giving up 80 points per game. RJ Davis is averaging 18.1 points while shooting 35.1 percent from the field and 24.3 percent from behind the three point line.
La Salle is Struggling
La Salle is suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Northeastern, La Salle was defeated 82-68 and in the last game against Saint Joseph’s they lost 82-68. At halftime they were down 33-29 and in the second half it got even worse as they were defeated. Deuce Jones had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists. La Salle is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 159th in the league while the defense is ranked 258th. Corey McKeithan is averaging 18.8 points while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from behind the three point line.
North Carolina vs La Salle Prediction
North Carolina is going to have no isse getting the job done here. La Salle’s defense is giving up 74.1 points and they are going to really struggle again here. North Carolina on the season is averaging 86.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. La Salle isn’t going to have the offense to keep this game close, and this game is going to be a shootout. Back North Carolina against the spread.
