Miami Hurricanes (15-13) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (21-6)
February 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Carolina Tar Heels -14; Over/Under: 153.5
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The Miami Hurricanes and North Carolina Tar Heels face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at the Dean Smith Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Hurricanes vs Tar Heels prediction.
A Down Year for Miami
There were high expectations surrounding Miami this season, but they have been nothing but a disappointment. In the last game against Georgia Tech, the defense gave up 80 points and they ended up losing by four points. Miami allowed Georgia Tech to shoot 47.6 percent from the field and they can’t struggle with the defense here. Miami is averaging 77 points while their defnese is giving up 73.2 points per game. Norchad Omier is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 58.2 percent from the field.
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Another Strong Win for North Carolina
North Carolina’s defense was sure impressive in the last game giving up only 44 points to the Virginia Cavaliers and that was enough for the 10 point victory. They allowed Virginia to only shoot 27.6 percent from the field. North Carolina overall is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while the defnese is ranked 136th. RJ Davis is averaging 21 points while shooting 42 percent from the field and 39.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Miami vs North Carolina Betting Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. North Carolina is averaging 81.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up teh score here. Miami’s defense has been a major issue and they will struggle again here. Miami is also averaging 77 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Both teams will run up the score and the over is going to cash.
