North Carolina vs. VCU Odds
| VCU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -105 | 155.5 -110o / -110u | +126 |
| UNC Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -115 | 155.5 -110o / -110u | -152 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and North Carolina will take on VCU in Round 1 of the South region. Here's everything you need to know about North Carolina vs. VCU odds, spread and more.
North Carolina opened as a 2.5-point favorite over VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 155.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 6-seeded North Carolina and No. 11-seeded VCU match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
North Carolina vs. VCU Analysis
North Carolina is going to have its hands full in this matchup.
Post Caleb Wilson’s injury, North Carolina ranks 39th nationally in Torvik’s adjusted efficiency metric, while VCU is ranked 29th during the same stretch.
VCU’s Terrence Hill Jr. will cause fits against North Carolina’s backcourt with his playmaking ability.
On the season, Hill has a 2.8 assist-to-turnover ratio while leading the team in scoring, thanks to his ability to pick his spots out of the pick-and-roll, where he ranks in the 91st percentile nationally in points per possession.
Where VCU can really hurt the Tar Heels is its ability to shoot the 3. North Carolina ranks 216th nationally in 3-point shooting allowed, while the Rams rank 35th in 3-point shooting.
VCU played two ACC teams in the regular season, beating Virginia Tech by 18 and taking NC State to the wire in a six-point loss.
With no Wilson, North Carolina is vulnerable.
— Jordan Mann
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
