The North Carolina Tar Heels will play against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the neutral site of State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. North Carolina, ranked #12, enters as the favorite with a spread of -4.5, while Ohio State holds a spread of +4.5. Fans can watch the game on CBS.

North Carolina vs. Ohio State Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: North Carolina -4.5. North Carolina has a strong straight-up record and a solid record against the spread as favorites. They have been consistent in covering spreads this season.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 154.5. North Carolina’s games have frequently gone under this season, with a 3-8 record in over/under, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The game will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, a neutral site.
• North Carolina is favored with a spread of -4.5, while Ohio State has a spread of +4.5.
• North Carolina’s Straight Up record as a favorite is 8-0 this season.
• Ohio State has a 100% success rate on the Over in their last 3 games.
• The game will be broadcast on CBS.

North Carolina vs Ohio State Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked #12, will meet the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, December 20, 2025. North Carolina has shown strong form this season with a 10-1 record. They recently defeated East Tennessee State by 19 points, with Henri Veesaar scoring 26 points and Caleb Wilson adding 20. The Tar Heels have been efficient, shooting over 50% in their last three games.

Ohio State, with an 8-2 record, will aim to challenge North Carolina. They recently won against West Virginia by 1 point, thanks to Bruce Thornton’s 23 points. Despite a loss to Illinois, Ohio State has shown they can score, putting up 89 points against West Virginia. The Buckeyes have been competitive, and this game on CBS will be a test for both teams.

Ohio State Buckeyes: Strong at Home

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a solid season so far. They hold an 8-2 record, with a strong 7-1 performance at home. The Buckeyes are part of the Big Ten Conference. In their recent game against West Virginia, the Buckeyes won by a single point. Bruce Thornton scored 23 points and played for 50 minutes. Amare Bynum also contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Ohio State averages 87.6 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 51.2, which ranks 20th. They also excel in free throw shooting, with a 77.9% success rate.

North Carolina Tar Heels: Road Warriors

The North Carolina Tar Heels are having a successful season. They have a 10-1 record, with a perfect 1-0 on the road. Ranked #12, they are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Henri Veesaar is a key player for the Tar Heels. He averages 16.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Caleb Wilson also stands out, scoring 19.5 points and grabbing 10.4 rebounds per game. North Carolina scores 80.7 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 47.2, placing them 107th. They are strong in rebounding, with 42.1 rebounds per game, ranking 24th.

Final Betting Pick

North Carolina is favored by 4.5 points in this game. Their strong record of 10-1 shows they are a tough team to beat. They have also been good at covering the spread, especially when they are favorites. This makes the pick of North Carolina -4.5 a solid choice.

The over/under is set at 154.5, and the pick is under. North Carolina’s games have often gone under this season. With a 3-8 record in over/under, it suggests they play in lower-scoring games. This makes the under 154.5 a reasonable pick for this game.

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