Wofford Terriers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Prediction, 11/6/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Wofford Terriers vs North Carolina Tar Heels

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Location: Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wofford (+22.5)

The North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) will go up against the Wofford Terriers (0-1) at Dean E. Smith Center on Friday. Wofford opens this matchup as 22.5-point underdogs. The total has been set at 155.

The Wofford Terriers faced Tennessee and took a loss by a final of 90-59 in their last game. Wofford ended with a 30.6% field goal percentage (19 of 62) and knocked down 6 out of their 27 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Terriers made 15 of 23 tries for a rate of 65.2%. Regarding rebounding, they collected a total of 29 with 10 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 12 assists for the game in addition to forcing 10 turnovers and getting 5 steals. When it comes to the defense, Wofford allowed 52.3% from the floor on 34 out of 65 shooting. Tennessee dished out 17 dimes and had 7 steals for this contest. Additionally, Tennessee collected 41 rebounds (10 offensive, 31 defensive), but finished the game with no rejections. Tennessee went 93.8% at the free throw line by converting 15 of their 16 attempts. They also knocked down 7 of 23 tries from distance. In the matter of fouls, the Terriers left the arena with 18 while Tennessee accumulated 18 fouls.

Cam Lowe is one guy who was important for this game. He ended up going 38.5% from the field and earned 1 assist. He was on the hardwood for 27 mins and snagged 4 rebounds. He accounted for 14 points on 5 of 13 shooting.

Get all of our NCAA Betting Picks

Wofford heads into this contest with a record of 0-1 this season. They are losing possession via turnover 12.0 times per game and as a team are committing 18.0 fouls every game. As a team, Wofford is collecting 34.0 boards per game and has racked up 12 dimes for the season, which ranks 272nd in Division 1 in terms of passing the rock. The Terriers are shooting 22.2% on 3-pointers (6 of 27) and 65.2% from the free throw line. They have an average of 59.0 points per outing (313th in the country) while hitting 30.6% from the floor.

On defense, the Terriers have forced 10.0 turnovers per game while drawing 18.0 fouls. They are 285th in college in giving up assists to their opponents with 17 relinquished this year. The Terriers defense is giving up a FG percentage of 52.3% (34 of 65) and they concede 42.0 boards per game as a team. They relinquish 30.4% on shots from downtown and they are 317th in the nation in points per game allowed (90.0).

The last time they took the court, the North Carolina Tar Heels walked away with a victory by a final of 80-72 against Western Carolina. When discussing attacking the glass, North Carolina permitted Western Carolina to pull down 36 in total (9 on the offensive side). They wrapped up this game 41.7% from 3-point land by going 10 of 24 and ended up going 22 out of 27 from the free throw line (81.5%). The Tar Heels permitted Western Carolina to convert 20 of 59 tries from the floor which gave them a rate of 33.9% for the contest. Overall, the Tar Heels ended up going 23 for 55 from the floor which gave them a rate of 41.8%. In terms of shooting from beyond the arc, North Carolina buried 9 of their 30 tries (30.0%). They were able to bury 25 of the free throws for a percentage of 71.4%. Western Carolina committed 28 fouls in the matchup which took the Tar Heels to the charity stripe for a total of 35 shots. They gave up possession of the ball 9 times, while recording 4 steals for the game. The Tar Heels were able to pull down 23 defensive boards and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 28 for the game.

Matt Able was important for the Tar Heels for this game. He had 18 points in his 26 minutes on the court and accounted for 2 assists for the game. He buried 6 out of 10 for this game for a rate of 60.0%, and added 3 rebounds.

North Carolina has a win-loss record of 1-0 so far this season. When it comes to offensive execution, the Tar Heels are hitting on 41.8% from the floor, which ranks them 246th in the nation. North Carolina has scored 80 pts this year and they collect 32.0 boards per contest. Their rate of earning assists is at 12.0 times per contest (260th in D-1) and they cough up possession 9.0 times per contest. The Tar Heels commit 17.0 fouls per contest and they hit 71.4% from the charity stripe.

The Tar Heels on defense are ranked 203rd in college hoops in PPG given up with 72.0. They are able to force 9.0 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 33.9% from the floor (83rd in college hoops). The North Carolina defense surrenders 41.7% on shots from behind the 3-point line (10 of 24) and their opponents are knocking down 81.5% of their shots from the free throw line. They have surrendered 11.0 assists and 41.0 rebounds per contest, which ranks them 158th and 296th in college.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Wofford (+22.5)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here