The North Carolina Tar Heels (17-4, 5-3 ACC) hope to build on a 13-game home winning streak when they host the Syracuse Orange (13-9, 4-5 ACC) on February 2, 2026.
The Tar Heels are currently sizable 11.5-point favorites against the Orange. The over/under is 158.5 points for the game.
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North Carolina vs. Syracuse Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Arena: Dean E. Smith Center
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North Carolina vs. Syracuse Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: North Carolina (-11.5)
- Moneyline: North Carolina (-730), Syracuse (+515)
- Total: 158.5 points
Pick ATS:Syracuse (+11.5)
- Pick OU: Under (158.5)
- Prediction: North Carolina 80, Syracuse 69
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North Carolina vs. Syracuse Comparison
| North Carolina Rank | North Carolina Stat | Syracuse Stat | Syracuse Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th | 83 | Points Scored | 75.8 | 193rd |
| 84th | 70.3 | Points Allowed | 70 | 79th |
| 36th | 17.2 | Assists | 13.4 | 231st |
| 33rd | 9.4 | Turnovers | 10.9 | 148th |
| 44th | 48.1% | Field Goal % | 47.1% | 76th |
| 29th | 40.1% | Field Goal % Allowed | 42.2% | 88th |
North Carolina Key Players
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Tar Heels is Caleb Wilson, who accumulates 20 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
- Kyan Evans leads North Carolina in assists, averaging three per game while also scoring 5.3 points per contest.
- Luka Bogavac leads the Tar Heels in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.5 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Wilson is North Carolina's leader in steals and blocks, racking up 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
Syracuse Key Players
- JJ Starling is the top scorer for the Orange with 12 points per game. Starling also adds 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
- Syracuse's leader in rebounds is William Kyle III with 7.5 per game, and its leader in assists is Naithan George with 5.4 per game.
- Nate Kingz is the top shooter from distance for the Orange, hitting 1.9 threes per game.
- Syracuse's leader in steals is George with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Kyle with 2.6 per game.
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