Thursday, March 9, 2017

Barclays Center

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

The Miami Hurricanes head to Barclays Center to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday, March 9, 2017. The opening line for this game has North Carolina as 6 point favorites.

The Hurricanes come into this game with an overall record of 21-10 and a road record of 4-6. They are 10-18 against the spread and their over/under record is 9-18. The Tar Heels have an overall record of 26-6 and a home record of 16-0. They have an over/under record of 11-19 and they are 15-14 against the spread.

Davon Reed comes into this contest averaging 15.3 points per game while playing 35.2 minutes per night so far this season for the Hurricanes. He pulls down 4.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is currently at 84%. Ja'Quan Newton averages 13.9 points per game in 31.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.4 assists per contest and 3.6 rebounds per game for Miami. His field goal percentage is 45% for the year while his free throw percentage is 71%.

Our handicappers are experts on college basketball betting. Check out our NCAA basketball betting tips.

Justin Jackson averages 18.3 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per contest this year for the Tar Heels. He grabs 4.7 rebounds per game and has 2.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage currently is at 76%. Joel Berry averages 15.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 30.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.3 rebounds per contest and 3.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 83%.

Miami averages 70.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 252nd in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 6.7 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them ranked 105th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 131st in the country. They average 36.4 rebounds per game and 12.0 assists per game which ranks them 137th and 275th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 209th with 12.8 per game. The Hurricanes allow 63.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 22nd in the nation. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 43rd and 67th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 31.5 rebounds a game which ranks 25th and they give up 11.5 assists per contest which puts them in 54th place in the country. They force 12.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 73rd in Division 1.

North Carolina averages 85.2 points per game this year which ranks them 10th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 14.7 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them sitting in the 47th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 86th in the nation. They average 43.7 rebounds per game and 18.0 assists per contest which ranks them 1st and 4th respectively. In the turnover department the Tar Heels rank 279th with 12.0 per game. The Tar Heels allow 70.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 130th in the country. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 63rd and 131st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 30.8 rebounds a game which ranks 12th and they give up 11.7 assists per contest which puts them in 66th place in the nation. The Tar Heels force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 222nd in college basketball.

The Hurricanes are 115th in the nation in offensive rating at 107.3. They assist on 48.1% of their shots, which ranks 276th in the country. In terms of pace they average 65.1 possessions per 40 minutes, which places them 334th among D-1 teams. They are 147th in effective field goal percentage with 52%. As a team they are 141st in the country in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3 pointers on 32% of their shots. Miami turns the ball over an average of 16.8 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9.8% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage of 53.6% places them 39th in Division 1 while their offensive rebound percentage is 34%.

The Tar Heels are 8th in the nation in offensive rating at 117.1. They assist on 57.8% of their shots, which ranks 59th in the country. In terms of pace they average 72.4 possessions per 40 minutes, which places them 57th among D-1 teams. They are 92nd in effective field goal percentage with 53%. As a team they are 104th in the country in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 30% of their shots. North Carolina turns the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9.5% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage of 58.7% places them 1st in Division 1 while their offensive rebound percentage is 42.2%.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Miami Hurricanes are 10-18 against the spread

The Miami Hurricanes are 9-18 against the over/under

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 15-14 against the spread

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 11-19 against the over/under

Miami Hurricanes Injuries

11/25/16 G Rashad Muhammad Disciplinary has left team

North Carolina Tar Heels Injuries

02/15/17 G Kenny Williams Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Miami -6

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Guy Bruhn