Betting Odds, Player Props, and Predictions for North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Game on January 28th

• The Pitt Panthers host the UNC Tar Heels on Tuesday night
• Pitt has lost back-to-back home games after starting the year 9-0 at Petersen Events Center
• See the North Carolina vs Pittsburgh odds, predictions, and player props for Jan 28

ACC rivals North Carolina (13-8, 3-3 away, 7-13-1 ATS) and Pittsburgh (13-6, 9-2 home, 9-10 ATS) meet on Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center at 9:00 pm ET. Despite losing their last two home games, the Panthers are a 4.5-point home favorite over the Tar Heels in today’s college basketball odds.

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Odds

On the moneyline, the Panthers are a -195 favorite with the Tar Heels coming back at +162 in the UNC vs Pitt odds. The game total is sitting at 154.0 with -110 odds both ways.

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North Carolina is just 9-12 O/U this season, but the Panthers have been one of the better over bets in the country, going 10-7-2 so far.

UNC Not Meeting Expectations

The Tar Heels, who started the season #9 in the AP Poll and 15th at KenPom, have dropped out of the rankings and all the way to 38th at KenPom.

After a pedestrian 4-4 start, it looked like Hubert Davis’ group had turned a corner by going 8-2 in their next ten, including a 5-1 start in conference play. But last week, a four-game win streak was brought to a crashing halt with back-to-back losses to 72nd-rated Stanford (72-71 home) and 73rd-rated Wake Forest (67-66 away).

Last time out, they barely squeaked past 211th-rated Boston College, 102-96 OT, in Chapel Hill as massive 19.5-point home favorites. The narrow win was their third straight ATS loss and fourth in the past five games.

RJ Davis, who started the season among the favorites in the Wooden Award odds, isn’t dominating the way he was supposed to in his senior season. After averaging 21.2 PPG on 42.8% shooting (including 39.8% from three), Davis is scoring just 17.7 PPG on 39.3% from the field this year.

His three-point percentage has dropped precipitously to 29.5%. He’s averaging exactly two makes on seven attempts per game, despite being a career 37.2% shooter from deep over his first four seasons in Chapel Hill.

Panthers Competitive in Stacked ACC

Pitt finished a solid fourth in the ACC last season, going 22-11 overall and 12-8 in conference play. The loss of leading scorers Blake Hinson (18.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG) and Bub Carrington (13.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG) was a big blow, but returnees Ishmael Leggett (16.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.8 APG) and Jaland Lowe (17.6 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 5.7 APG) have them contending on a nightly basis.

Pitt started the season on a solid 12-2 run, including wins over 48th-rated West Virginia (88-62 home), #28 Ohio State (91-90 away), and #67 LSU (74-63 neutral). Their only losses in that span came against #15 Wisconsin (81-75 neutral) and #23 Mississippi State (90-57 away).

But they hit a snag early in ACC play, dropping four in a row from Jan. 7 to Jan. 18. After getting obliterated 76-47 at #3 Duke, Pitt lost its first home game this season to #25 Louisville (82-78). Further setbacks to #69 Florida State (82-70) and #27 Clemson (78-75) put the Panthers into a near-tailspin.

But Jeff Capel’s team stopped the bleeding last time out with a 77-73 win at Syracuse.

UNC vs PITT Player Props

UNC vs PITT player props from FanDuel on Jan. 28. See SBD’s list of the top US betting sites.

Three players from each team are listed in Tuesday’s UNC/Pitt player props. Pitt’s Lowe has the highest point total at 19.5, three more than anyone else on the board. Davis leads the Tar Heels at just 16.5, roughly a point lower than his season average.

UNC vs Pitt Predictions

The Tar Heels are better than what they’ve showed so far this season. The talent is there, it’s just a matter of players like Davis playing to their potential. Chances are, at some point this season, the fifth-year senior is going to remember how to shoot the three and progress towards his mean.

While it’s always easier to get hot at home, the Panthers don’t have a strong defense. They sit just 72nd in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency at KenPom and have allowed 73 or more points in five straight games, averaging 78.2 PPG against in that span.

Coupled with the cracks Pittsburgh showed at home in their last two games at Petersen Events Center, I like the value on the more-talented Tar Heels pulling off a road upset tonight.

Picks:

• UNC moneyline (+162)
• Davis over 16.5 points (-120)

The North Carolina Tar Heels will face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers in an exciting college basketball matchup on January 28th. As fans gear up for the game, many are looking to place bets on the outcome. In this article, we will break down the betting odds, player props, and provide predictions for this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds:
According to the latest odds, North Carolina is favored to win this game with a spread of -4.5 points. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 142.5. Bettors can also place moneyline bets on either team to win outright.

Player Props:
When it comes to player props, there are several options available for bettors to consider. Some popular prop bets for this game may include over/under on total points scored by key players such as Armando Bacot for North Carolina and Justin Champagnie for Pittsburgh. Bettors can also wager on who will score the first basket of the game or which player will record the most rebounds.

Predictions:
In terms of predictions, North Carolina comes into this game with a record of 11-5 while Pittsburgh sits at 8-6. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have also struggled at times. North Carolina boasts a strong offense led by Bacot and Caleb Love, while Pittsburgh relies heavily on Champagnie to carry the scoring load.

Based on current form and matchups, it is likely that North Carolina will come out on top in this game. The Tar Heels have more depth and talent on their roster, which should give them the edge over Pittsburgh. However, college basketball is known for its unpredictability, so anything can happen on game day.

In conclusion, the North Carolina vs Pittsburgh game on January 28th promises to be an exciting matchup for both fans and bettors alike. With favorable betting odds, a variety of player props to choose from, and predictions pointing towards a North Carolina victory, this game is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. So place your bets and get ready for an action-packed game of college basketball.