UNC Basketball vs. Alabama: Prediction and scouting report Posted Dec 3, 2024 UNC Basketball will try to avoid a three-game losing streak as it hosts Alabama on Wednesday night for the ACC/SEC Challenge. Prediction: UNC 87, Alabama 85: The Tar Heels always seem to show up in a big way for these major nonconference matchups at the Smith Center. UNC will play its best game of the season and R.J. Davis will lead the way. (Fayetteville Observer)