North Carolina Tar Heels (18-5) vs. Miami Hurricanes (15-8)
February 10, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Miami Hurricanes +4.5; Over/Under: +154
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The North Carolina Tar Heels need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Miami Hurricanes look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes prediction.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels recently lost to Georgia Tech and Clemson, while beating Duke. The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 82.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 40.3 percent shooting. RJ Davis is averaging 21.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Armando Bacot is averaging 14.3 points and 10 rebounds. Harrison Ingram is the third double-digit scorer and Cormac Ryan is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes recently lost to NC State and Virginia, while beating Virginia Tech. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 79 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Norchad Omier is averaging 17.6 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Matthew Cleveland is averaging 14.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Nijel Pack is the third double-digit scorer and Wooga Poplar is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Miami Hurricanes are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Hurricanes are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes prediction
The North Carolina Tar Heels have shown us more this season and should be favored because of it. However, let’s not act like we didn’t just see UNC lose to Georgia Tech and Clemson as big favorites. As subpar as Miami has looked this season, this is still a well coached and talented team that’s 11-2 SU at home. The Canes have also won the last two games against North Carolina. If there was a game for Miami to save its season and get a big win for its resume come March, this would be it. Give me Miami and the free buckets.
