North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange Betting Odds and Trends

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between North Carolina and Syracuse on Monday, with the host Tar Heels trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Syracuse Orange opened as 14.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the North Carolina Tar Heels are 16-3 overall and 11-8 ATS, while the Syracuse Orange are 11-7 and 6-7 ATS. As for the betting totals, North Carolina boasts a 8-11 on the OU, and Syracuse is 6-7.

The Tar Heels - Orange odds would favor the Tar Heels if the lines were set according to our power ranks. North Carolina is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Syracuse is at No. 88.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and North Carolina has the nation's No. 4-rated offensive output, at 89.63 PPG. The visiting Syracuse Orange defense ranks No. 47 allowing on average 66 PPG. The Tar Heels FG% has averaged 47.34% so far, more than the North Carolina Orange marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.78% per game.