N. Carolina 12-8 Boston College is 1-9 against N. Carolina since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. Both will face off in an ACC battle at 2:15 p.m.

Following back-to-back losses, UNC basketball is back at the Smith Center to face Boston College. Here's our prediction for Tar Heels vs. Eagles.

Here's what UNC coach Hubert Davis had to say about the Tar Heels' defense against Boston College before UNC heads to Pitt.

The Boston College Eagles (9-11, 1-8 ACC) men’s basketball team fell short to the UNC Tar Heels (13-8, 6-3 ACC) 102-96 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Although down for a majority of the first half, the Eagles played aggressive and kept the margin close.

UNC graduate guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles the ball during a game against Boston College in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. UNC won 102-96 in overtime. Graduate guard RJ Davis said the Tar Heels lacked effort, communication and attention to detail. They struggled to defend ball screens and close out on 3-point shooters.

The Eagles visit the Tar Heels as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Boston College-North Carolina prediction and pick.

UNC basketball plays Boston College on Saturday at the Smith Center. Here's TV and streaming info, along with betting odds and a full schedule.

The UNC men's basketball team (13-8, 6-3 ACC) scraped by Boston College (9-11, 1-8 ACC), 102-96, on Saturday afternoon in the Dean E. Smith Center.