<p>The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked #16, will play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The game will take place at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. This is a conference game in the Atlantic Coast Conference and will be shown on ACCN.</p> <p>North Carolina comes in with a 16-4 record, having struggled a bit on the road at 3-3. Georgia Tech has an 11-10 record and is stronger at home with a 10-5 record. The Tar Heels are the favorites with a spread of -10.5, while the Yellow Jackets are at +10.5. The over/under for the game is set at 158.5 points.</p> <h2>North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets</li><li>Venue: McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta GA</li><li>Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds: North Carolina Spread -10.5 (-106), Georgia Tech Spread +10.5 (-115), North Carolina MoneyLine -563, Georgia Tech MoneyLine +387, Over/Under 158.5</li></ul> <h2>North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview</h2> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels have been strong this season, with a 16-4 record. Their offense is effective, scoring 82.5 points per game. This ranks them 75th nationally in points per game.</p> <p>Caleb Wilson leads the team, averaging 19.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar also contribute, with 14.2 and 16.6 points per game respectively. The team shoots well, with a field goal percentage of 48.2%.</p> <p>On defense, the Tar Heels struggle with steals and blocks, ranking low in both areas. They average 5.8 steals and 3.7 blocks per game. Despite this, their overall performance keeps them competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p> <h2>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are having a mixed season with an overall record of 11-10. They perform better at home, holding a 10-5 record. However, their away record is 1-5, showing room for improvement on the road.</p> <p>In recent games, the Yellow Jackets faced a tough loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies, falling 71-65. Jaeden Mustaf led the team with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The team's shooting percentage was 43.9% in this game.</p> <p>Georgia Tech's offense averages 74.5 points per game, ranking them 265th. They excel in 2-point attempts, placing 55th with 40.6 attempts per game. The team's 3-point shooting stands at 35.8%, ranking them 108th in the nation.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, North Carolina is favored by -10.5 points. North Carolina scores 82.5 points per game, while Georgia Tech scores 74.5 points per game. Given North Carolina's higher scoring and better shooting stats, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is North Carolina 85, Georgia Tech 72.</p> <p>In terms of the over/under, the line is set at 158.5. North Carolina's games tend to be high-scoring due to their efficient offense. Georgia Tech's defense allows many points, which could lead to a high total. The projected total score is 157, so taking the under is recommended.</p>

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