Michigan vs. North Carolina prediction, odds: 2022 college basketball picks, Dec. 21 best bets by proven model

The Michigan Wolverines and North Carolina Tar Heels are playing in the Jumpman Invitational Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. North Carolin won the last game against Ohio State 89-84 in overtime. Michigan has won two games in a row. The Tar Hens are 5.5-point favorites.

Michigan vs. North Carolina is a college basketball game on December 21. The Tar Heels are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATC win. Michigan is 35-15-2 AET in its last 52 neutral site games.

Michigan vs. North Carolina is a college basketball game. The Tar Heels are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATCU win. Michigan is 35-15-2 AET in its last 52 neutral site games.

North Carolina is first in the ACC in points (81.6) and second in rebounds (40.4). Junior guard Caleb Love is an aggressive scoring threat who likes to play downhill. R.J. Davis is a streaky shooter who has the ability to catch fire from beyond the arc.

Hunter Dickinson is a strong presence in the paint. Jett Howard is an effective two-way player. Michigan is the favorite to cover against North Carolina.  

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total and projects 151 combined points for Michigan and North Carolina. One side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations.