Villanova Wildcats vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Tar Heels. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Tar Heels at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and the Tar Heels are the home favorites against the Wildcats in a non-conference matchup.

VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -2

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.

WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Tar Heels.
• Not only will North Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Villanova enters their 6th game of the season with a 4-1 record. In their previous three road games, which includes one from last year, Villanova has gone 0-3. As Villanova enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 3-2. Looking back to last season, Villanova is 5-5 against the spread in their last ten games.

Villanova’s games have, on average, featured 138.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 136.9 points so far. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 71 points per game.

In their latest game, Villanova offense put up 85 points against Texas Tech. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.1% and made 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Justin Moore, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16, while Tyler Burton also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 leading up to the game.

Currently, the Wildcats’ defense holds the 30th rank in the nation, allowing 61.0 points per game. The Villanova defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 69 points and allowed Texas Tech to connect on 9 threes.

Can The Tar Heels Secure a Home Victory?

North Carolina is undefeated with a 4-0 record as they prepare for their fifth game of the season. All four games have been played at their home arena. When it comes to North Carolina’s ATS performance, they currently sit at 2-2. Looking back over their previous ten games, including last season, North Carolina has gone 5-5 against the spread.

Up to this point, games involving North Carolina have had an average of 150.8 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 151 points. Their over/under record is 2-2-0. The Tar Heels’ last five games have culminated with an average of 85 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

North Carolina recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 91 points against Northern Iowa. This output exceeded their season average of 84.3 points per game. Armando Bacot is leading the team in scoring at 22.7 points per contest. RJ Davis has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.3 going into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 64.8 points per contest. Against Northern Iowa in their most recent game, the North Carolina defense gave up a total of 69 points while allowing Northern Iowa to hit 42% of their shots.