Published Feb 8, 3:36pm ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 8, 3:36pm ET
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North Carolina is set to travel to face Miami in a crucial ACC fixture. Both teams are currently 7-3 in conference play, and a win will claim possession of fifth place.
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| MIAMI | +2.5 (-105) |
| UNC | -2.5 (-115) |
North Carolina is currently the 14th-ranked team in the country with a 19-4 record. They are led by rookie sensation Caleb Wilson. The Tar heels are coming off an emotional home win against their Tobacco Road rivals, Duke. UNC won on the last shot of the night, in which Seth Trimble hit a buzzer-beating corner three.
UNC has won five of its last five games and is one of the hottest teams in the country currently. They will be looking to carry that momentum into another important ACC game.
Miami is currently 37th in the NET ranking with an 18-5 record. They have been quietly climbing the ranks of the ACC by controlling the paint. They are 4th in Division 1 in percentage of shots taken at the rim, shooting over 64%. Malik Reneau is the standout of the squad, averaging 20 points a night.
Miami has won three of its last five matches, with both losses separated by only one possession. This home matchup versus UNC will be a necessary victory if the Hurricanes have double-bye aspirations.
Both teams are trending upwards and see this game as a must-win. The Tar Heels and Hurricanes also feature imposing paint presences that dominate the game. The winner of UNC vs Miami will likely be whoever can control the inside, and we believe that North Carolina's front court has the physical tools to do so. Our pick is North Carolina ATS (-2.5).
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North Carolina Tar Heels(-2.5)
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