Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The March Madness is upon us and North Carolina Tar Heels and Miami Hurricanes look for a spot in the biggest event of College Basketball. Let’s see the Miami vs North Carolina Odds.
After losing their last game to Georgia Tech by a score of 80-76, Miami Hurricanes comes into this game with a record of 15-13. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 2-8 on the road, and they are 2-9 this season as the underdog.
On the season, the Hurricanes have an average scoring differential of -9.3 points per game on the road. They have gone 2-8 on the road so far, and their record as the underdog is 2-9. This year, they have been the underdog 11 times and have gone 2-9 in those games.
As the underdog this season, Miami (FL) has a record of 4-6-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is currently 3-6-1, and over their last 10 road games, they are 3-6-1 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games as the underdog, the Hurricanes are 0-3 ATS.
This season, the over/under record in Miami games is 13-15, and today’s line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (152.7). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last five games, the average scoring total is 148 points.
Tar Heels wants to be on top in the ACC
North Carolina has been dominant at home this season, going 13-2 with an average scoring margin of +16.8 points per game. They have been favored in 25 of their 27 games, going 20-5 in those contests. In their last game, the Tar Heels defeated Virginia, 54-44.
Over their last 10 games at home, North Carolina has gone 9-1. On the season, they are 21-6, including a 13-3 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play in the NCAAB standings. They have won their last two games, and their scoring margin at home is +16.8 points per game.
North Carolina has an ATS record of 16-11 this season and they are 9-6 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are 6-4 vs. the spread.
North Carolina’s over/under record this season is 14-13 and today’s line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (153.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, which is less than today’s line and their over/under record in their last three games is 2-1.
Game Information
MIAMI HURRICANES vs NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS |
Location of the Game: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill |
Date and Time: Monday, February 26th 7:00 ET |
Reason: 2023-2024 NCAAB Regular Season |
How to watch: ESPN |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:
TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
MIAMI (FL) | 69 | 143 | Spread MIA +14 |
ML UNC -1210 |
Total UNDER 154.5 |
NORTH CAROLINA | 74 |
AI Picks: North Carolina Tar Heels 74 – Miami (FL) Hurricanes 69
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Hurricanes +14 | ML Tar Heels -1210 | UNDER 154.5
Miami vs North Carolina Odds
There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:
Miami (FL) Hurricanes Game Analysis
The Hurricanes’ offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77 points per contest. The Miami (FL) offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 36% of their looks from outside this season.
On defense, according to the NCAAB team stats, Miami (FL) is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Miami (FL)’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.4% this season.
According to the NCAAB Injury Report, only Nijel Pack (Lower Body) is questionable for tonight’s matchup.
North Carolina Tar Heels Game Analysis
Compared to their season average of 81.8 points per game, North Carolina struggled in their previous game. Against Virginia, the Tar Heels scored 54 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 32%. According to the NCAAB player stats, RJ Davis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 21 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Armando Bacot brings a PPG average of 14.4 into the game.
The Tar Heels’ defense is presently ranked 135th nationally, allowing an average of 70.4 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Miami (FL). This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.2%.
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