Clemson vs North Carolina Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Clemson vs North Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers are 21-8 (11-5) this season after they defeated Louisville by a score of 80-75 in their last game. Clemson led 38-35 at halftime and they scored 42 points in the second half to get the win. The Tigers shot 49% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jestin Porter led Clemson with 16 points and three rebounds, while RJ Godfrey added 13 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Clemson lost to Florida State by a score of 70-65 and Wake Forest by a score of 85-77. The Tigers have scored 74.7 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.9 points against per game this season. RJ Godfrey is averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Carter Welling is averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Clemson is shooting 45.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this season. 

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 23-6 (11-5) this year after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 89-82 in their last game. North Carolina was tied at 44 at the half, but they added 45 points in the second half to get the win. The Tar Heels shot 56% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Henri Veesaar led UNC with 26 points and seven rebounds, while Seth Trimble added 20 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Carolina defeated Louisville by a score of 77-74 and Syracuse by a score of 77-64. The Tar Heels have scored 80.9 points per game with 38.4 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Henri Veesaar is averaging 16.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, while Seth Trimble is averaging 14.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Tar Heels. North Carolina is shooting 47.6% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win

• North Carolina has won each of its last 19 games at Dean E. Smith Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Clemson has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Clemson has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won 26 of its last 33 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Carolina’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Dean E. Smith Center have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Seven of Clemson’s last eight road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Clemson vs North Carolina Prediction 

North Carolina comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they will be at home for this one. The Tar Heels are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 77+ in four of their last five. Clemson snapped their losing streak with a win over Louisville in their last game, but they have been pretty bad over the last few weeks. The Tigers are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last five. Take North Carolina to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: North Carolina -3.5