Pick details
| MATCHUP | Georgia Bulldogs | North Carolina Tar Heels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +4.5 -115 | -4.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-108) | Under 163.5 (-112) |
| Where | Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Georgia vs North Carolina Prediction
Georgia has the talent to upset UNC, as I don’t believe this is the best North Carolina team we’ve seen in recent years. The problem is Georgia hasn’t played anybody yet and has still struggled on the defensive end through three games. I doubt the defense improves with a trip to Chapel Hill. Georgia also has failed to cover each of its last five games. North Carolina has smoked its first three opponents and has managed to cover all three of its wins. North Carolina has defended at a high level, and that includes being top 25 in defensive field goal percentage.
Again, we’re dealing with small sample sizes, so who knows what to fully expect in the first true test of the season. We’re still being asked to lay a small number with UNC at home, which usually isn’t the case. I’ll lay the chalk with the Tar Heels until Georgia steps up in a spot like this.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs beat Presbyterian and Florida Gulf Coast, and they play Jacksonville next. Georgia has won 8 of its last 11 games.
The Georgia Bulldogs are averaging 83 points per game on 46 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points per game on 44.6 percent shooting. Blue Cain is averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. Kanon Catchings is averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Marcus Millender is averaging 12.3 points and 3.7 assists per game. Kareem Stagg is averaging 11.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. The Georgia Bulldogs are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Georgia Bulldogs are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Wofford and Wyoming, and they play Marshall next. North Carolina has won 7 of its last 10 games.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 88.3 points per game on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points per game on 34.7 percent shooting. Terrence Brown is averaging 16.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Matt Able is averaging 11.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Maximo Adams is averaging 11.3 points and 8 rebounds per game. Jarin Stevenson is averaging 8.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 89.5 percent from the free-throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- North Carolina has won each of its last 23 night games at Dean E. Smith Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last eight night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- North Carolina has lost five of its last six night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- North Carolina has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of North Carolina’s last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
- Thirty-three of Georgia’s last 40 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (34.7%).
- North Carolina ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- Georgia ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.0).
