In one of the most astonishing droughts in sports history, the Clemson Tigers are 0-58 SU in program history in Chapel Hill. That is a winless streak that dates back to 1926 and spans four different North Carolina home courts. Since UNC moved into the Dean Smith Center in 1986, the Tigers are 0-27 in Chapel Hill. Can Clemson finally get that elusive first victory at UNC on Tuesday?
- UNC is 15-2 SU vs Clemson in games in which both teams are ranked.
- The total has gone OVER in each of Clemson’s last 4 games.
- UNC is 13-4-1 ATS in its last 18 games as home favorite.
This season feels like Clemson’s best opportunity in recent memory to end the drought. Brad Brownell’s team is ranked No. 20 in the nation, sits second in the ACC and already owns two wins over ranked opponents this season. Clemson’s top priority has been on the defensive side with the team holding opponents to 64.4 points per game and a 40.2 shooting percentage.
UNC has not been the dominant UNC team we are used to seeing, as the Tar Heels already have four losses – two of which came in conference play. That being said, UNC still ranks first in the nation in rebounds while sitting within the top 35 in points and assists. Luke Maye has been a big reason why the squad has been so dominant offensively with the junior averaging 18.2 points and 10.8 rebounds while shooting 51.2 percent.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the North Carolina Tar Heels as 7-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and OVER/UNDER total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Clemson Tigers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Carolina Tar Heels currently sport a 14-4 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-7-1 ATS. The Clemson Tigers are 15-2 and 9-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Tar Heels produce a 8-8-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Tigers have gone 7-6-1 against the totals betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Tar Heels and the No. 17-ranked Tigers, according to the latest hoops power rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and North Carolina has the nation's No. 30-rated offensive output, at 82.61 PPG. The visiting Clemson Tigers defense ranks No. 25 allowing on average 64.35 PPG. The Tar Heels FG% has averaged 45.95% so far, less than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.22% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Clemson earned a 72-63 victory over Miami on Saturday, getting 18 points from Donte Grantham at Littlejohn Coliseum.
North Carolina got 18 points from Luke Maye en route to a 69-68 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday at Joyce Center.
- Clemson is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Clemson is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games
- Clemson is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- North Carolina is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- North Carolina is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games
- North Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Clemson home to Notre Dame, Saturday, January 20
North Carolina at Georgia Tech, Saturday, January 20
