Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs North Carolina Tar Heels Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia Tech vs North Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chapel Hill.

Georgia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Yellow Jackets versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 163.5 points, with North Carolina being favored by -16.5 at home against Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at North Carolina Tar Heels
Where: Chapel Hill at Dean E. Smith Center
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds NCAR -16.5, GTECH +778 | NCAR -1545 O/U 163.5

Yellow Jackets Preview: Can the Yellow Jackets Grab a Win in Chapel Hill?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

The Yellow Jackets fell to 4-4 on the season after a 76-61 loss to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Georgia Tech, who entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 137 fell short of the O/U line of 149.

Georgia Tech led 34-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 46.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 61 points on 41.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, with a 50% success rate on two-point shots (17/34). From beyond the arc, they hit only 5 of 19 attempts, shooting 26.3% from three-point range.

The Yellow Jackets connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts. They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game. Jeremiah Fears led the team with 18 points, while Jaeden Mustaf contributed 16 points and Jalon Moore added 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Despite Georgia Tech's defensive efforts, they allowed 76 points in their previous game. The Yellow Jackets held their opponents to 38% shooting from the field, with 20 made field goals on 52 attempts.

Georgia Tech's defense gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 86%.

Tar Heels Preview: Can the North Carolina Offense Score Enough at Home?

North Carolina's season record dropped to 4-4 after a 94-79 loss to Alabama on Wednesday. The Tar Heels, who were -1.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 173, just under the O/U line of 177.5.

After trailing 43-34 at halftime, North Carolina scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51, leading to the loss.

Tar Heels Offense Breakdown

North Carolina's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, with a strong 54% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for 17.9%, and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line.

Ian Jackson led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 60% from deep. Mark Sears added 20 points and 7 assists, while RJ Davis contributed 18 points, despite shooting just 29.2% overall and 9.1% from three.

Tar Heels Team Defense

Despite giving up 94 points, North Carolina held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Tar Heels allowed 32 made baskets on 78 attempts.

North Carolina's defense struggled inside, as they allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opponent hitting 27 of 50 shots. However, they limited damage from beyond the arc, where the opponent shot just 17%, making 5 of 28 threes.

Yellow Jackets vs Tar Heels Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Georgia Tech has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 69 points per game in these games.
In their last three home games, North Carolina has averaged 86 points per game while allowing 80. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Yellow Jackets have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-5.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tar Heels have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 4-6.