Kansas Jayhawks vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/7

The Kansas Jayhawks and North Carolina Tar Heels are set to meet in a non-conference game on Friday, November 7, 2025. The game will be held at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Both teams have a 1-0 record in the early 2026 regular season, and this game will be shown on ESPN.

The Tar Heels are slight favorites with a spread of -1.5. The Jayhawks have a spread of +1.5 and a MoneyLine of -107. The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points. Both teams are ranked, with Kansas at #19 and North Carolina at #25, making this a highly anticipated matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: #19 Kansas Jayhawks vs #25 North Carolina Tar Heels
• Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill NC
• Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds:
  • Kansas Jayhawks Spread: +1.5 (-120)
  • North Carolina Tar Heels Spread: -1.5 (-104)
  • Kansas Jayhawks MoneyLine: -107
  • North Carolina Tar Heels MoneyLine: -116
  • Over/Under: 156.5 (-112)

Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are entering their first away game of the season. They hold a 1-0 record so far. Their points per game average is 94, with a field goal percentage of 56.9.

On the offensive side, the Jayhawks make an average of 10 three-pointers per game. Their free throw shooting stands at 75%. Kansas also records 20 assists per game, showing solid teamwork.

Defensively, the team averages 6 steals and 8 blocks per game. They maintain discipline with 15 fouls per game. The Jayhawks are currently ranked #19 in the AP Poll and compete in the Big 12 Conference.

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are starting their season with high expectations. They are ranked #25 in the AP rankings and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This is their first game of the season, so they will look to set a strong tone from the beginning.

The team’s offensive stats show a high-scoring potential. They average 94 points per game with a field goal percentage of 50.8. Their 3-point shooting also stands out, with an average of 10 made per game.

On the defensive side, the Tar Heels have room for improvement. They average 13 steals per game, which is low in comparison. However, their blocks and fouls per game show they can still be competitive.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game between Kansas and North Carolina is set with North Carolina favored by 1.5 points. Kansas has a strong shooting percentage, ranking 25th in field goal percentage at 56.9%. With both teams averaging 94.0 points per game, Kansas has a chance to cover the spread. The pick is Kansas +1.5.

The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, each averaging 94.0 points per game. Given their offensive capabilities, the total points could exceed the set line. The pick is over 156.5.