Central Arkansas vs North Carolina Picks & Prediction for Monday, November 3, 2025

By: Thomas Pemberton Published 11/03/2025, 02:30 AM ET

The North Carolina Tar Heels will host the Central Arkansas Bears on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM est at the Dean E. Smith Center. Stay up to date with our expert's Free College Basketball Picks.

Central Arkansas Bears Preview

The Central Arkansas Bears won just 9 games last season. Central Arkansas went 5-11 in conference games. The Bears averaged 72.2 points scored per game with 78.2 points allowed. Central Arkansas won just one of their first ten games to start the season last year. The Bears averaged 8.6 made three pointers per game. Central Arkansas averaged 7.3 steals per game. The Bears will feature a young team with a lot of fresh faces.

North Carolina Tar Heels Preview

The UNC Tar Heels are ranked 25th in the country to start the season. North Carolina went 23-14 last season. The Tar Heels won four of their first five games. North Carolina made it to the second round of the tournament last season. North Carolina was knocked out by Mississippi. North Carolina brings on Luka Bogavac this season a 22-year-old who has played four seasons of pro ball overseas. The Tar Heels are looking for Seth Trimble to bring leadership on the court.

Central Arkansas vs North Carolina Picks & Prediction

The North Carolina Tar Heels are the deeper and better team. It is the first game of the season, so you don't want to overlook any opponent. North Carolina will be on their home court in front of a crowd ready for basketball season. The Tar Heels have tons of talent who will be itching to get some playing time.

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Final Score Prediction: North Carolina Tar Heels win 100-58.

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