North Carolina vs. Kansas Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds

The Kansas Jayhawks will welcome the North Carolina Tar Heels to Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night for the biggest game of this early college basketball season. Can Hunter Dickinson and the top-ranked Jayhawks roll past UNC in this top-10 showdown? Matt McCuen breaks it all down and provides two betting picks in UNC vs. Kansas.

Matt McCuen - November 8, 2024, 3:27 PM EST

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North Carolina vs. Kansas Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks will meet for a battle between two of the most storied programs in the history of college basketball.

UNC has claimed six National Championships, which is tied for the third-most in college basketball history. North Carolina begins the contest ranked ninth in the nation. The Heels won their season opener by a score of 90-76 over Elon.

North Carolina vs. Kansas Odds

North Carolina vs. Kansas Date, Time, and Where To Watch

Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Where To Watch: ESPN2

North Carolina vs. Kansas Prediction

Senior RJ Davis was the star in the win with 24 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Davis is one of the best guards in college basketball.

West Orange, New Jersey native, Elliot Cadeau, delivered a strong performance with 17 points and eight assists.

Seth Trimble added 15 points and three dimes in the win.

Kansas begins the season as the top-ranked team in college hoops. The Jayhawks have won four National Championships in their storied history. Entering 2024, the Jayhawks are the betting favorites to win their fifth National Championship in program history.

Kansas posted a 23-11 record last season. Bill Self's team was eliminated by Gonzaga in the Round of 32 a season ago. Kansas has been bounced in the Round of 32 the last two seasons after its National Championship.

Senior Zeke Mayo led the Jayhawks with 19 points in their opening season win.

Big man Hunter Dickinson had a strong performance in the win, with 16 points and six rebounds. Dickinson is one of the best big men in college hoops.

Freshman Flory Bidunga added 13 points and eight rebounds in his college basketball debut.

North Carolina vs. Kansas Picks

Pick: Kansas 1H -3 -120 Click here for complete UNC vs. Kansas odds
Pick: Kansas -7 -120 Click here for complete UNC vs. Kansas odds

Kansas will take care of business on their home floor tonight.

UNC is one of the more overrated teams in college basketball entering the season.

Kansas is a veteran team with loads of experience playing together.

The Jayhawks have been one of the best teams in college hoops on their home floor the last few seasons, and that will continue tonight.

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