ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Cassell Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 8-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

North Carolina was a 90-57 loser in its last match on the road against Florida State. They failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as favorites.

Virginia Tech was a 61-59 loser in its last match on the road against Boston College. They failed to cover the 8.5-point spread as favorites.

North Carolina: Team record: 15-3 SU, 9-8 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 17 of last 24 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing State are 8-2 After playing Florida State are 8-2 After a loss are 9-1

Virginia Tech: Team record: 11-6 SU, 6-7 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing North Carolina is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Virginia are 6-4 After playing Boston College are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: North Carolina home to North Carolina State, Thursday, January 26 Virginia Tech at Virginia, Sunday, January 22

ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Missouri Tigers

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on December 26 when they meet at Independence Stadium in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 53.

North Carolina won its last outing, a 37-21 result against Duke on November 26. North Carolina covered in that game as a 14-point favorite, while the 58 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Missouri was a 24-10 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Kansas. They failed to cover the 26?point spread as favorites, while the total score (34) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: North Carolina: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS Missouri: 7-5 SU, 6-5-1 ATS

North Carolina most recently: When playing in December are 5-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Missouri most recently: When playing in December are 3-7 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games North Carolina is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games North Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Missouri is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Missouri Tigers

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Texas Longhorns and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dean Smith Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 11-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Texas won its last outing, a 77-65 result against Temple on December 17. They covered in that game as a 7.5-point favorite.

North Carolina won its last outing, a 99-49 result against Nicholls State on December 19. They covered in that game as a 38.5-point favorite.

Texas: Team record: 9-2 SU, 2-4 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 12 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Rice are 6-1 After a win are 7-3

North Carolina: Team record: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 After playing Nicholls State are 1-0 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Texas home to Rice, Saturday, December 31 North Carolina home to Elon, Thursday, December 29

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

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UNC Tar Heels vs. Kentucky Wildcats Odds (-1.5, 146.5) 5:05 PM ET, CBS

A college basketball fan?s dream-come-true matchup will decide the final team to go to the Big Dance. These teams have two things in common; they have NBA prospects and they are young, so young. We may not see some of these underclassmen at the college level next year.

These are college basketball?s two winningest programs and share 12 NCAA titles and 31 semifinal appearances. In a year of upsets number two UNC will face number 4 Kentucky. Coaches Calipari and Williams will be strategizing their match-ups and the pace of the game.

The Tar Heels want to run. They play excellent transition basketball and of late have vastly improved their half court play. Since freshman Kendall Marshall took over the point the inside power of Zeller, Henson and Barnes has been unleashed. These are probably the best three front men in the tournament. Zeller had 32 points against Marquette and Henson and Barnes were hitting from inside and outside. Henson?s shot blocking abilities are unparalleled. The Heels played a miraculous first half against Marquette. If they play with that fire for 40 minutes, the Heels can go all the way.

Kentucky upset the top seed in the tournament and was poised throughout the win over Ohio State. Just when the game looked like it was going to overtime, up stood Brandon Knight and nailed a pull up jump shot to seal the deal.

The Wildcats will need a strong effort from their inside men, especially rookie sensation Terrence Jones. There are so many intriguing high profile match-ups in this game that foul trouble could spell the difference. UNC lacks depth, but Coach Williams always comes up with an answer. Expect Knight to have a quiet game.

The UNC frontcourt is too good for Kentucky. Take 1.5 points and the Heels.

VCU Rams vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting (-11.5, 146.5) 2:20 PM ET, CBS

The best looking team in the tournament has been Kansas. With the ouster of Ohio State, Kansas is the clear favorite to win the title. The VCU Rams have surpassed everyone?s expectations and have certainly performed the way the selection committee thought they would.

VCU wins with their intensity and with their confidence. They use lots of fresh faces to keep the energy level high. Somehow, you get the feeling that VCU will make a game of this despite being out-manned and outgunned. Since tournament time arrived, Kansas has cut down on their turnovers. Their inside-outside combo is too much for the Rams.

Kansas struts their stuff and erases all doubts in this one. Give 11.5 points and take the Jayhawks.

 

March Madness Betting Picks: The Missing Pieces to The Final Four

The Kentucky Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 146½.

Last time out for Kentucky, they were a 62-60 winner as they battled Ohio State. They covered in the match as a 5.5-point underdog.

North Carolina was an 81-63 winner in its last match against Marquette. They covered the 4?point spread as favorites.

Kentucky: Team record: 28-8 SU, 16-14-1 ATS

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 After playing Ohio State are 1-0 After a win are 9-1

North Carolina: Team record: 29-7 SU, 16-16-1 ATS

is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kentucky is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 9-1 After playing Marquette are 1-0 After a win are 9-1

 

Great Eight Preview: Kentucky Wildcats vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Marquette Golden Eagles and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 4-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 150½.

Marquette won its last outing, a 66-62 result against Syracuse on March 20. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

North Carolina won its last outing, an 86-83 result against Washington on March 20. They failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite.

Marquette: Team record: 22-14 SU, 18-12 ATS

When playing on Friday are 6-4 After playing Syracuse are 4-1 After a win are 4-6

North Carolina: Team record: 28-7 SU, 15-16-1 ATS

is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

When playing on Friday are 5-5 After a win are 9-1

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Marquette Golden Eagles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The fans at Time Warner Cable Arena will be treated to a game between the Washington Huskies and the North Carolina Tar Heels when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 68-65 winner as they battled Georgia. They failed to cover in the match as a 6-point favorite.

Last time out for North Carolina, they were a 102-87 winner as they battled Long Island. They failed to cover in the match as a 18.5-point favorite.

Washington: Team record: 24-10 SU, 15-16-1 ATS

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

North Carolina: Team record: 27-7 SU, 15-15-1 ATS

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Washington Huskies vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The fans at Greensboro Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 4-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 147½.

Duke was a 77-63 winner in their most recent outing against Virginia Tech. They covered the 7.5?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, North Carolina was a 92-87 winner against Clemson. They earned a push of the 5?point spread as favorites.

Duke: Team record: 29-4 SU, 17-14 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

When playing on Sunday are 10-0 After playing Virginia Tech are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

North Carolina: Team record: 26-6 SU, 15-13-1 ATS Current streak: won 9 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Duke

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 After playing Clemson are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

 

ACC Tournament Championship Preview: Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

It?s hard to find a more anticipated college basketball matchup than when Duke heads to Chapel Hill to battle North Carolina. This Saturday, the two ACC contenders will try their luck against each other in the final game of their respective seasons.

Making matters particularly more intriguing is the fact that each club is ranked amongst the nation?s best heading into the final stretch of the season. Although the Blue Devils have flourished for the majority of the year - spending much of the first half of the season ranked No. 1 overall - the Tar Heels have fluctuated in and out of the AP polls altogether.

Currently ranked No. 13, the Tar Heels will host the Blue Devils at 8:00 PM EST. Bet on college basketball?s greatest rivalry with Bodog?s online sportsbook.

Now ranked No. 4, and coming off a recent loss to unranked Virginia Tech, the pressure will be on Coach K and his defending national champions to prove that they deserve their spot back atop the pedestal (Sorry Buckeyes). It won?t be easy against a hungry UNC team, but the Blue Devils prevailed 79-73 the last time the two teams met.

According to Bodog, Duke is among a select few programs that could legitimately contend for the NCAA tournament title this year. Their odds of winning March Madness are +400 at BODOG.

The expected North Carolina forecast, although not as optimistic as Duke?s, has the Tar Heels as a potential contender as well. In order to make a stir in the upcoming ACC and national tournament, the club will need continued production from junior Tyler Zeller and freshman super prospect Harrison Barnes.

Before either club gets too comfortable with the idea of delving deep into March Madness, they?ll have to first handle business in the ACC. That starts this weekend.

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North Carolina Hosts Duke in Season Finale

NCAA Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 10-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 156.

North Carolina was an 89-69 winner in its last match at home against Florida State. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Duke was a 76-52 winner at home against North Carolina State. They covered the 19.5?point spread as favorites.

North Carolina: Team record: 17-5 SU, 10-9 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games on the road is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Duke

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Clemson are 7-3 After playing Florida State are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Duke: Team record: 21-2 SU, 11-10 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing North Carolina is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against North Carolina

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing State are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Next up: North Carolina at Clemson, Saturday, February 12 Duke at Miami, Sunday, February 13

 

 

Duke vs. UNC

NCAA Basketball Preview: Florida State Seminoles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Florida State Seminoles and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Dean Smith Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7-point favorites versus the Seminoles, while the game's total is sitting at 139.

Last time out for Florida State, they were an 85-61 winner as they battled Wake Forest at home. They covered in the match as a 19-point favorite.

In their last action, North Carolina was a 106-74 winner on the road against Boston College. They covered the 2.5?point spread as favorites.

Florida State: Team record: 16-6 SU, 9-7-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against North Carolina

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Georgia Tech are 4-6 After playing Wake Forest are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

North Carolina: Team record: 16-5 SU, 9-9 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Florida State

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Duke are 7-3 After playing Boston College are 7-1 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Florida State at Georgia Tech, Thursday, February 10 North Carolina at Duke, Wednesday, February 9

 

FSU vs. UNC

NCAA Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 6-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for North Carolina, they were a 64-61 winner as they battled Virginia Tech at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 5.5-point favorite.

Georgia Tech lost its last outing, an 87-62 result against Clemson on January 12. They failed to cover in that game as an 8-point underdog.

North Carolina: Team record: 12-4 SU, 5-8 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Clemson are 7-3 After playing Virginia Tech are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Georgia Tech: Team record: 7-8 SU, 4-5 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against North Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against North Carolina is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against North Carolina

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Wake Forest are 1-9 After playing Clemson are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: North Carolina home to Clemson, Tuesday, January 18 Georgia Tech home to Wake Forest, Wednesday, January 19

 

North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech