Kansas vs UNC live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, picks

No. 1 Kansas hosts No. 9 North Carolina on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence in one of the biggest games of the 2024-25 college basketball season. The non-conference game will be the sixth meeting between the college basketball Blues this century and the first since Kansas’ 72-69 win over UNC in the NCAA Tournament title game in 2022.

The Jayhawks opened the season with an 87-57 home win against Howard. South Dakota State transfer guard Zeke Mayo came off the bench to score a game-high 19 points, and preseason All-American big man Hunter Dickinson finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks . Kansas has won the last four meetings against North Carolina.

The Tar Heels struggled in their season opener against Elon before pulling away in the final minutes. UNC preseason All-American guard RJ Davis led the team in scoring a game-high 24 points in the 90-76 win over the Phoenix. Four UNC starters scored in double figures in the win, including a 17-point outburst from point guard Elliot Cadeau.

UNC’s matchup against Kansas is the second matchup between the preseason AP Top 10 teams. No. 6 Gonzaga opened the season with a 101-63 win over No. 8 Baylor earlier in the week.

How to watch Kansas vs. North Carolina live

Date: Friday November 8th | Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Allen Fieldhouse – Lawrence, Kansas
TV: ESPN2 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)

Kansas vs North Carolina Prediction, Tips

North Carolina, an 8-point underdog according to the latest DraftKings odds, looked vulnerable in its season opener against Elon, but it’s too early to panic because the Tar Hels aren’t among the top 10 teams in this one include sports. Cadeau was a player who was a potential breakout candidate and he will be the difference maker against Kansas. North Carolina should keep this game close, but the hostile atmosphere inside Allen Fieldhouse will make the difference. Pick: North Carolina +8

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