| MATCHUP | Jayhawks Kansas | Tar Heels North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +2.5 -112 | -2.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 158.5 (-115) | Under 158.5 (-105) |
| Where | Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC | |
| When | Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Green Bay, and they play Corpus Christi and Princeton next. Kansas looks for its fifth straight 2-0 start to a season.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 94 points on 56.9 percent shooting and allowing 51 points on 28.8 percent shooting. Flory Bidunga is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Darryn Peterson is averaging 21 points and 4 rebounds. Melvin Council Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tre White is dishing 3 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 5.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas, and they play Radford and NC Central next. North Carolina looks for its ninth 2-0 start in the last 10 seasons.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 94 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 54 points on 31.3 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 22 points and 4 rebounds, while Kyan Evans is averaging 15 points and 6 rebounds. Henri Veesaar is the third double-digit scorer and Seth Trimble is grabbing 2 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- North Carolina has won 19 of its last 20 night games against non-Conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won each of its last seven games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- North Carolina has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has won the first half in 13 of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Kansas’ last 14 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Seven of North Carolina’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Dean E. Smith Center have produced a total of 160+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina ranks 10th for points off turnovers per game (15.5) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Kansas ranks T5th for assists per game (18.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Kansas ranks T6th for opponent three-point percentage (25.0%) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
Kansas vs North Carolina Prediction
North Carolina is getting the edge because of home court, but the value is with Kansas and the free bucket. Kansas won’t be an underdog often this season. Also, Kansas has beaten UNC every time they square off, which includes a win last November. Both teams have an elite recruit and there’s size down low. This game will come down to who can dictate styles more. UNC wants to push the pace and live in transition, while Kansas wants to slow things down in the half court. Can make a case either way, as these are two teams that can make a run in March. I want the points.