The North Carolina Tar Heels and Miami Hurricanes meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Watsco Center. Here’s a Miami vs North Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Miami vs North Carolina Pick.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Syracuse and Duke, and they play Pitt next. North Carolina has won 5 straight games.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are averaging 82.7 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 20.2 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Henri Veesaar is averaging 16.6 points and 9.1 rebounds. Seth Trimble is the third double-digit scorer and Luka Bogavac is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The North Carolina Tar Heels are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina Tar Heels are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes lost to Cal, beat Boston College, and they play NC State next. Miami has won 10 of its last 13 games.
The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 84.3 points on 51.2 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Malik Reneau is averaging 20 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Tre Donaldson is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Shelton Henderson is the third double-digit scorer and Tru Washington is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Miami Hurricanes are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Hurricanes are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- Miami (FL) has won eight of its last nine night games.
- North Carolina has lost four of its last five road games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- The home team has won the first half in four of the last five games between North Carolina and Miami (FL).
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- Miami (FL) has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has won 16 of its last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 21 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Each of North Carolina’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 160+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (FL) is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Miami (FL) ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.8%).
- North Carolina ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.78).
- North Carolina ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.8%).
Miami vs North Carolina Prediction
Miami has been a surprise team in the ACC this season, and there’s potential for an upset given the offensive firepower. There’s also a letdown aspect for UNC after an emotional last-second win over Duke. However, Miami doesn’t have the most intimidating home crowd, and I do believe North Carolina has a clear edge in talent and size. I also simply trust UNC more. While winning most of its games, Miami doesn’t exactly have that signature win that stamps this team as one of the big boys. This line is soft. I have to side with the Tar Heels.