Navy Midshipmen vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/18

The Navy Midshipmen will visit the Dean E. Smith Center to take on the #18 North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. This non-conference game features the Midshipmen from the Patriot League against the Tar Heels from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The game will air on ACCN, with North Carolina heavily favored at a -24.5 spread.

Navy enters the game with a balanced record of 2-2 this season. On the other hand, North Carolina stands strong with a perfect 4-0 record, playing all their games at home. Despite Navy’s efforts, they are the underdogs with a moneyline of +2666, while the Tar Heels hold a significant advantage with a moneyline of -10000.

Navy Midshipmen vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Navy Midshipmen vs #18 North Carolina Tar Heels
  • Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill NC
  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Navy +24.5 (-112), North Carolina -24.5 (-112)

Navy Midshipmen Team Preview

The Navy Midshipmen are off to an even start this season with a 2-2 record. In their recent game, they won against Washington College with a score of 97-64. Aidan Kehoe shined in this game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

In their away game against Penn State, the Midshipmen lost 71-80. Donovan Draper was a standout player, scoring 22 points and pulling down 12 rebounds. Jinwoo Kim also contributed with 25 points in the game.

On the season, the Midshipmen average 78 points per game. They have a strong field goal percentage of 50.5%. Key players like Donovan Draper and Jinwoo Kim are critical to their scoring efforts, averaging 12.8 and 15.5 points per game, respectively.

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels have shown strong performance at home. They won their last three games, defeating North Carolina Central, Radford, and Kansas. In the game against North Carolina Central, they scored 97 points, making 54.5% of their field goals.

Caleb Wilson has been a key player for the Tar Heels. He scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against North Carolina Central. In the game against Kansas, he added 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.

The team is currently undefeated with a 4-0 record. They rank 18th in the AP poll and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tar Heels average 91.8 points per game, with a solid field goal percentage of 48.6% for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, North Carolina is favored by 24.5 points. Given their strong scoring average of 91.8 points per game and Navy’s weaker defensive stats, North Carolina is likely to cover the spread. The projected score could be around North Carolina 92, Navy 67, supporting a pick for North Carolina -24.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 160.5 points. North Carolina scores high, but Navy’s slower pace with 60.1 possessions per game might limit the total points. A projected total of 159 points suggests taking the under. The combination of North Carolina’s offense and Navy’s pace makes under 160.5 a reasonable choice.