The UNC-Wilmington Seahawks battle the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels Monday at 9 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNC-Wilmington vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Coach Herbert Davis brings a surprise Final 4 team from last season into this season with far more expectations than were thrust upon him in his inaugural season after replacing Roy Williams. With a highly touted class and depth, the Tar Heels look to take the first steps toward a national championship on Monday.
If they have any struggles with the Seahawks, it would be rather confusing for all involved. Including the Seahawks.
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UNC-Wilmington at North Carolina odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:16 p.m. ET
- Moneyline (ML): UNC-Wilmington +1300 (bet $100 to win $1300) | North Carolina -5000 (bet $5000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): UNC-Wilmington +23.5 (-110) | North Carolina -23.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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UNC-Wilmington at North Carolina picks and predictions
Prediction
North Carolina 95, UNC-Wilmington 50
Moneyline
PASS.
The ML is far too high to play a play on either side.
Against the spread
BET NORTH CAROLINA -23.5 (-110).
UNC comes into his game as the No.1 team in the preseason polls. It also comes in after shockingly getting to the final game and losing to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament in March.
UNC-Wilmington will have nothing for the Tar Heels in this game. UNC will play for a while and then cruise in the 2nd half of the game. This game will not be close, and North Carolina -23.5 (-110) is easily my favorite play in this one.
Over/Under
AVOID.
UNC will score. I can even see them get close to, if not over 100. But this is where the scoring could end. I do not see UNC-Wilmington getting out of the 50’s. If UNC slows down and does not get to 95, this game will hit the under. So, the best thing to do is put all your wager on the UNC -23.5 (-112).
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