North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina vs Pitt Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  January 28th, at the Peterson Events Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tar Heels’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pitt

-Recent betting trends in games played between North Carolina and Pitt

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tar Heels and Panthers. 

Pitt Looks for Second Straight Win

Pitt had been struggling a bit heading into this game, but they sure stepped up in a big way. Pitt scored 77 points against Syracuse, and that was enough for the victory. Pitt scored 45 points in the second half and that was enough for the victory. Jaland Lowe had a strong game putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Pitt comes into this game with a 13-6 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. Pitt is averaging 80.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 54th in the league while the defense is ranked 171st. They are averaging 78.63 percent from the free throw line which is 14th in the league. Jaland Lowe is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 38.5 percent from the field. Pitt will face Wake Forest following this one.

Why Pitt  Will Beat North Carolina

• Pittsburgh has won each of its last 13 night games at Petersen Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Carolina has lost four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

North Carolina’s Offense is Impressive

North Carolina in the last game faced off against Boston College and they were able to secure the 102-96. It took overtime but they were able to secure the win. North Carolina shot 55.6 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. RJ Davis had a huge game putting up 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. 

North Carolina comes into this game with a 13-8 record overall and they have gone 7-13-1 against the spread. North Carolina is averaging 82.5 points while their defense is giving up 76.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 304th in the league. RJ Davis has been the top player for North Carolina this season averaging 17.7 points while shooting 39.3 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why North Carolina Will Beat Pitt

• North Carolina has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

North Carolina vs Pitt Prediction

North Carolina and Pitt are going to have no issue running up the score here. North Carolina is averaging 82.5 points per game and they are going to go over that number here. Pitt is averaging 80.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here, There will be zero defense played by either team and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash.