UNC Basketball vs. Pitt: Score prediction and preview

Posted Feb 1, 2023
Following a week-long break, the Tar Heels face Pittsburgh on Wednesday night at the Smith Center. Prediction: UNC 76, Pitt 69 - The Tar Heels are undefeated at home this season and have shown steady improvement on both ends of the floor since the calendar flipped to 2023. It’ll be a grind-it-out game, but UNC has shown an ability to win those of late. (Fayetteville Observer)

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