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On February 23, 2026, the North Carolina Tar Heels will host the Louisville Cardinals in a highly-anticipated NCAA college basketball clash. Both teams come into this matchup with notable recent performances, setting the stage for a competitive encounter at the Tar Heels’ home venue.
The Tar Heels have secured victories in three of their last five games, showcasing a resilient offense and solid defensive strategies. Their ability to adapt to different game tempos has been key, allowing them to exploit opponents’ weaknesses effectively. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are riding a wave of form, winning four of their last five outings. Their offensive efficiency and ability to create open shots have been particularly effective, often overwhelming their rivals with fast-paced plays and sharp shooting.
Bookmaker odds reflect a closely contested matchup, with North Carolina slightly favored at 1.85, compared to Louisville’s 1.8. Our model indicates a narrow prediction with a 51.5% chance of a Tar Heels win against a 48.5% likelihood for a Cardinals victory, with draws being virtually negligible.
As both teams continue to vie for postseason positioning, fans can expect a thrilling matchup filled with strategic challenges and potential for standout performances. While the Tar Heels have home-court advantage, the Cardinals’ recent momentum cannot be underestimated, making this game too close to call.
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| North Carolina 49% |
Louisville 51% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 80:82
Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Louisville: 1.05% North Carolina: 0.6%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.92 | 1.8 | ||
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1.91 | 1.85 | ||
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1.85 | 1.8 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 64:77 17.02.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 82:58 14.02.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 79:65 10.02.26 Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 75:66 07.02.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 71:68 |
21.02.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets basketball – 87:70 17.02.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 95:85 14.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 71:82 09.02.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 118:77 07.02.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 80:88 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 01.01.25 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 83:70 17.01.24 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 86:70 14.01.23 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 59:80 21.02.22 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 70:63 01.02.22 Louisville Cardinals basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 83:90 OT (74:74) |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.55 (13.2%)
2. Duke Blue Devils: 5.1 (11.78%)
3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.9 (10.18%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (7.07%)
5. Florida Gators: 10.5 (5.72%)
6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 10.8 (5.56%)
7. Iowa State: 12.4 (4.85%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.6 (3.85%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 23.6 (2.55%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.23%)
11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 37 (1.62%)
12. Arkansas Razorbacks: 39 (1.54%)
13. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (1.2%)
14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.2%)
15. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.2%)
16. St. Johns Red Storm: 50.25 (1.2%)
17. Tennessee Volunteers: 53.4 (1.13%)
18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 57.4 (1.05%)
20. Louisville: 57.4 (1.05%)
21. Vanderbilt Commodores: 73.4 (0.82%)
22. Virginia Cavaliers: 76.2 (0.79%)
23. Brigham Young: 76.2 (0.79%)
24. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)
25. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)
26. High Point: 100 (0.6%)
27. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)
28. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)
29. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)
30. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)
31. Yale: 100 (0.6%)
32. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)
33. North Carolina: 100.2 (0.6%)
34. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.57%)
35. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)
36. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.57%)
37. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.55%)
38. St. Louis Billikens: 110.2 (0.55%)
39. NC State: 110.2 (0.55%)
40. Texas Tech: 120.2 (0.5%)
41. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)
42. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.5%)
43. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)
44. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)
45. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)
46. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.46%)
47. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.46%)
48. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)
49. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)
50. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)
51. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)
52. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)
53. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.33%)
54. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.33%)
55. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.33%)
56. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.33%)
57. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.33%)
58. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)
59. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.26%)
60. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.26%)
61. TCU: 280.2 (0.21%)
62. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.12%)
63. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
64. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)
65. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)
66. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)
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