Basketball Showdown: UNC vs. UCLA at Madison Square Garden

Get ready for a college basketball clash as North Carolina takes on No. 18 UCLA at the historic Madison Square Garden. This December 21 matchup kicks off at 3 p. m. ET, and while UNC leads the series 2-0, they're the underdogs this time around. UCLA is on a nine-game winning streak after a rocky start, while UNC has struggled, losing four of their last six games. UNC's offense is their saving grace, but they've been struggling on defense. UCLA, on the other hand, has a defense that forces turnovers like no other team. This could be a close game, but UCLA's defense might give them the edge. Predictions have UCLA winning by more than a possession. Want to catch the action live? Tune in to CBS or stream it on CBSSports. com or the CBS Sports App. You can also try Paramount+ with Showtime for free.