North Carolina Tar Heels vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked 12th in the AP poll, will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The game will be held at the neutral State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Fans can catch the action on CBS at 3:00 PM ET.

North Carolina enters the game as a 4.5-point favorite, sporting a strong 10-1 record this season. Ohio State, with an 8-2 record, comes in as the underdog. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this non-conference game. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Ohio State Buckeyes Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Ohio State Buckeyes
  • Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: North Carolina Spread -4.5 (-110), Ohio State Spread +4.5 (-116), North Carolina MoneyLine -197, Ohio State MoneyLine +158, Over 154.5 (-112), Under 154.5 (-111)

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are having a strong season with a 10-1 record. They have performed well both at home and away, with a 9-1 record at home and 1-0 on the road. They are ranked #12 in the AP poll and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Offensively, the Tar Heels score 80.7 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 47.2%, and they make 8.2 three-pointers per game. They also grab an impressive 42.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 25th in total rebounds.

Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson are key players for the Tar Heels. Veesaar averages 16.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Wilson leads the team with 19.5 points per game and 10.4 rebounds per game.

Ohio State Buckeyes Team Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are having a solid season. They have an 8-2 record, with a strong 7-1 performance at home. The Buckeyes are part of the Big Ten Conference and are currently showing a good run in their games.

Offensively, the Buckeyes score an average of 87.6 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 51.2, ranking them 21st in the nation. They also make 19 free throws per game, which is among the top 40 teams.

Key players like Bruce Thornton and Christoph Tilly have been leading the team. Thornton averages 21.8 points per game and has a free throw percentage of 86.3. Tilly contributes with 14 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Ohio State +4.5. North Carolina is favored, but Ohio State scores more points per game with 87.6 compared to North Carolina’s 80.7. Ohio State’s strong offensive stats, including a high field goal percentage, suggest they can keep the game close or win.

For the over/under pick, go with the over 154.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with a combined average of 168.3 points per game. Ohio State’s fast pace and high points per game indicate that both teams will likely score enough to push the total over the line.