North Carolina vs Hawaii Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The No. 10 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels visit Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Friday to play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. North Carolina is 2-1 following its 107-55 rout of American University. Elliot Cadeau was the leading scorer for North Carolina with 18. The Tar Heels shot 59% overall, committed just nine turnovers, and outrebounded the Eagles 45-23. Keep updated with College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

RJ Davis is leading North Carolina in scoring with an average of 17.7 points per game while Jae’Lyn Withers is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.7 per game and Elliot Cadeau is the leader in assists with an average of 7.7 per game. North Carolina has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 95.3 points per game.

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors look for a fifth straight win to open the season when hosting North Carolina on Friday night. Hawaii is 4-0 following its 73-68 victory over Weber State in overtime on Sunday. Tanner Christensen was the leading scorer for Hawaii. Hawaii has victories over Life Pacific, San Jose State, Pacific, and Weber State.

Tanner Christensen is leading Hawaii in scoring and rebounding with averages of 17.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while Marcus Greene is the leader in assists with an average of 2.5 per game. Hawaii has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 81.3 points per game while shooting 51.4% overall and 27.8% from 3-point territory.

North Carolina will pick up a victory when visiting Hawaii on Friday. North Carolina is scoring an average of 95.3 points per game which is 7th in the nation while holding opponents to just 74.3 points per game. The Tar Heels have covered the number and four of the last six dating back to last season. Hawaii has won each of its first four to open the season but has not faced an opponent of the caliber of North Carolina. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina Tar Heels win and cover ATS 99-66.