Louisville vs. North Carolina Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/17/2024]

North Carolina and Louisville will lock horns in College Basketball action at Dean Smith Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Louisville vs. North Carolina matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Louisville vs. North Carolina Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's College Basketball matchup between Louisville and North Carolina 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives North Carolina a 94% chance of beating Louisville, and our predicted final score has North Carolina winning 87-67.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both Louisville and North Carolina have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 155.5 points also has a 52% chance of going under.

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Louisville vs. North Carolina Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Louisville	North Carolina
Spread	+20.5 (-104)	-20.5 (-118)
Moneyline	+1600	-2500
Total	o155.5 (-110)	u155.5 (-105)

• North Carolina is listed as the -20.5 favorite against Louisville, with -118 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Louisville (+20.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at -104.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for North Carolina at -2500, which means you can risk $2,500 to win $100 for a total payout of $2,600 if it gets the W.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Louisville at +1600, where you can put down $100 to profit $1,600, earning a total payout of $1,700 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 155.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Louisville vs. North Carolina Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Louisville +20.5	-104
Moneyline	Louisville	+1600
Total	Under 155.5	-105

While North Carolina is more likely to win the game, taking Louisville moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Louisville vs. North Carolina on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Louisville vs. North Carolina Game Information

Wednesday's action between North Carolina and Louisville in College Basketball at Dean Smith Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Louisville vs. North Carolina
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Dean Smith Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Wednesday's Louisville vs. North Carolina contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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