The Indiana Hoosiers and North Carolina Tar Heels will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a Sweet 16 match-up scheduled for a 9:57 PM tip off.
North Carolina boasts one of the nation’s best scoring offenses, averaging 82.4 points per game (12th Nationally) and shooting 47.8% from the field. The Tar Heels are also a rebound specialist, averaging 41.0 offensive boards per game and 28.9 defensive rebounds per game, these numbers suggest that in many capacities the Hoosiers and Tar Heels match up well against each other.
Indiana showcases another one of the nation’s best scoring offenses, averaging 82.5 points per game (10th Nationally) and they are the best in the country in shooting the ball, hitting 50.5% from the field. The Hoosiers are also lethal with hitting the triple, IU lands 41.5% of all treys from downtown (5th Nationally). IU is also one of the best defensive rebounding teams in America, as well, boasting a top seven ranking in that department.
The Hoosiers and Tar Heels are two of college basketball’s most storied programs, yet they have not collided in four years.
North Carolina Tar Heels, 30-6 SU, 17-18 ATS
Indiana Hoosiers 27-7 SU, 19-15 ATS
- IU is 8-2 in their last ten straight up.
- UNC has won their last seven games.
- Both teams are 7-3 against the spread in their last ten matches.
Currently the money is virtually at a deadlock with 51% public sitting on the Hoosiers. On the Money Line, IU is offered at 205, UNC at -245 and 56% have taken the Tar Heels. As for the Total Line, 69% are the under for a figure currently resting 158.5. Notably the market opened at 4.5 in favor of UNC and 160 for the total, we have seen the line move up for the spread and descend for the total.