North Carolina vs. Louisville odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 23 from proven model
CBS Sports
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Daniel Kohn
February 23, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Louisville Cardinals are set to clash in a pivotal ACC matchup on Feb. 23, with both teams currently ranked in the top 25. The 16th-ranked Tar Heels (21-6, 9-5 ACC) enter the game with a strong home record of 15-0, while the 21st-ranked Cardinals (20-7, 9-5 ACC) are looking to bounce back from an inconsistent road performance. The game is highlighted by SportsLine's Projection Model, which has simulated the contest 10,000 times and predicts a close outcome with Louisville
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/23/2026