North Carolina vs Georgia Tech Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Carolina vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 16-4 (4-3) this season after they defeated Virginia by a score of 85-80 in their last game. North Carolina trailed 43-34 at halftime, but they scored 51 points in the second half for the comeback victory. The Tar Heels shot 49% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Caleb Wilson led UNC with 20 points and four rebounds, while Seth Trimble added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Carolina defeated Notre Dame by a score of 91-69, but lost to Cal by a score of 84-78 before that. The Tar Heels have scored 82.6 points per game with 40.1 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.1 points against per game this season. Caleb Wilson is averaging 19.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, while Henri Veesaar is averaging 16.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the Tar Heels. North Carolina is shooting 48.2% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 11-10 (2-6) this year after they lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 71-65 in their last game. Georgia Tech trailed 36-30 at halftime, but did tie the second half at 35 in the loss. The Yellow Jackets shot 44% from the field, 18% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jaeden Mustaf led GT with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Baye Ndongo added 14 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Georgia Tech lost to Clemson by a score of 77-63, but did beat NC State by a score of 78-74 before that. The Yellow Jackets have scored 74.5 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Kowacie Reeves Jr is averaging 15.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Lamar Washington is averaging 11.7 points and 6.0 assists per game for the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech is shooting 44.8% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will win

• The home team has won each of the last four games between North Carolina and Georgia Tech.
• North Carolina has lost four of its last five January road games as an AP-ranked team.

Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win

• North Carolina has won each of its last seven away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Georgia Tech has lost seven of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• North Carolina has won the first half in 15 of its last 17 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-seven of Georgia Tech’s last 29 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Each of North Carolina’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 160+ points.

North Carolina vs Georgia Tech Prediction 

Georgia Tech comes into this matchup with a 2-6 record in ACC play and they have lost four of their last five games. The Yellow Jackets are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last four games. North Carolina has won two in a row and they have scored 85+ in four of their last five. The Tar Heels are the way better team in this matchup and they should pull away in the second half for the cover.

David Racey's Pick: North Carolina -10.5