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UNC vs. Ohio State prediction: North Carolina favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UNC vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Ohio State and UNC will lock horns in men's college basketball action at State Farm Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts North Carolina as the most likely winner of the UNC vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UNC vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between UNC and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives North Carolina a 60% chance of beating Ohio State. Our predicted final score has North Carolina winning 78-75.
According to our model, Ohio State (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
UNC vs. Ohio State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UNC | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +136 |
| Total | o157.5 (-110) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UNC vs. Ohio State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Ohio State +3.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina | -155 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 157.5 total points.
UNC vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Ohio State and UNC at State Farm Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Carolina vs. Ohio State
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: State Farm Arena
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate North Carolina vs. Ohio State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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