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North Carolina vs. NC State odds, line: 2023 college basketball picks, Jan. 21 predictions from proven model

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NC State will try to extend its four-game winning streak when it travels to North Carolina on Saturday evening. The Wolfpack have won a pair of road games during their winning streak, beating Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. UNC has won four of its last five games, beating Boston College in a 72-64 final on Tuesday.  

Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels are favored by 5.5 points in the latest North Carolina vs. NC State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 153.5. Before entering any NC State vs. North Carolina picks, you’ll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 11 of the season 41-21 on all top-rated college basketball picks, returning more than $1,200 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on North Carolina vs. NC State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for UNC vs. NC State:

  • North Carolina vs. NC State spread: North Carolina -5.5
  • North Carolina vs. NC State over/under: 154 points
  • North Carolina vs. NC State money line: North Carolina -225, NC State +185
  • North Carolina vs. NC State picks: See picks here

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Why North Carolina can cover

North Carolina’s only loss since Dec. 30 came on the road against then-No. 13 Virginia, as it has won four of its five games during the 2023 portion of its schedule. The Tar Heels cruised to an 80-59 win at Louisville last Saturday before adding a win against Boston College on Tuesday. They have been untouchable at home this season, winning all nine of their games at the Dean Dome. 

Big man Armando Bacot scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the win over Boston College, putting him 17 rebounds away from breaking Tyler Hansbrough’s school record for career rebounds (1,219). Bacot is averaging a double-double this season with 17.6 points and 11.2 rebounds. UNC has won and covered the spread in eight of the last nine meetings between these…

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