Georgetown vs North Carolina Prediction 12/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Georgetown Hoyas will meet on Sunday afternoon in a non‑conference matchup at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 7–1 win‑loss record, including wins over Kansas, Radford, NC Central, Navy, St. Bonaventure, and Kentucky, while losing to the Michigan State Spartans. In the Tar Heels 67–64 win over the Kentucky Wildcats five days ago, center Henri Veesaar tallied 17 points and 10 rebounds.

The North Carolina Tar Heels average 81.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting from the field and 31.7 percent shooting from three‑point range. Defensively, the Tar Heels are allowing opponents 65.5 points (23rd in nation) on 37.3 percent shooting from the field (8th in country) per game.

Freshman forward Caleb Wilson leads the North Carolina Tar Heels averaging 19.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 block per game, providing the Tar Heels with steady scoring and rebounding presence. Junior center Henri Veesaar averages 16.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.5 assists per contest, anchoring the paint with interior defense. Senior guard Seth Trimble is averaging 14.5 points, 5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas enter Sunday’s contest with a 6–2 record, including wins over Morgan State, Maryland, Binghamton, Clemson, Wagner, and UMBC, while dropping games to Dayton and the Miami Hurricanes. In the Georgetown Hoyas 92-75 win over the Wagner Seahawks last month, guard Malik Mack scored 18 points on 6 of 15 shooting from the field and 4 of 7 shooting from the three-point line.

The Georgetown Hoyas average 80.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 30.9 percent shooting from three‑point range. The Hoyas are allowing opponents 74 points per game.

Junior guard KJ Lewis leads the Georgetown Hoyas averaging 16.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, providing the Hoyas with quality guard play. Junior guard Malik Mack averages 16.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest, serving as the Hoyas primary facilitator and scorer. Senior center Vince Iwuchukwu is averaging 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, giving Georgetown a reliable interior presence.

Why the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Win

•            Elite defense. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing opponents just 65.5 points per game which ranks 23rd in the country.

•            Frontcourt presence. Wilson and Veesaar combine for over 35 points and 18 rebounds per game.

•            Senior guard Seth Trimble provides the Tar Heels quality backcourt scoring, averaging 14.5 points a game.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas Will Win

•            Explosive guard play. Mack and Lewis combine for over 33 points per game.

•            Momentum. Hoyas are coming off a 90‑point performance.

•            Senior center Vince Iwuchukwu is averaging 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

North Carolina vs. Georgetown Prediction

This matchup pits the North Carolina Tar Heels defensive identity against the Georgetown Hoyas guard driven offense. I expect the Tar Heels to lean on Wilson’s rebounding and Veesaar’s interior presence, while Georgetown will look to Mack and Lewis to control tempo and generate perimeter scoring.

The North Carolina Tar Heels quality defense and balanced roster give them a chance to control pace, but Georgetown’s scoring depth could swing momentum. Look for a physical battle where North Carolina’s defense wears down the Hoyas.

Beyond the box score, this game will likely hinge on tempo. If Georgetown’s guards can speed the game up and knock down perimeter shots, they’ll have a chance to keep UNC uncomfortable. However, if the Tar Heels dictate pace with Wilson and Veesaar controlling the glass, their defensive efficiency should gradually wear down the Hoyas. I like the North Carolina Tar Heels to pull away late in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: North Carolina -11.5