When the North Carolina Tar Heels got not as much as a slap on the wrist from the NCAA for sending players to a fake class the uproar was immense. Especially when the Missouri Tigers got far stiffer penalties after fully cooperating with the NCAA. Now it seems that perhaps karma is acting as an agent against head coach Roy Williams and the Tar Heels. North Carolina has been struggling both on the hardwood and with the College Basketball Odds. By contrast the Gonzaga Bulldogs are clicking like a top tier Final Four contender.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 9 p.m. ET
Location: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington
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North Carolina vs. Gonzaga TV Coverage: ESPN2
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Wagering Odds Analysis
North Carolina remains a name brand with the College Basketball Odds that will always draw its share of public support. In the same way Gonzaga’s success over the past two decades and current strong play will bring activity their way as well.
North Carolina Tar Heels Current Form
North Carolina limps into this game with a record of 6-3 straight up, 2-7 against the spread and 1-8 under the total. What has been most alarming about the Tar Heels is their alarming decline in offensive production. To illuminate North Carolina ranks 251st in the country for scoring offense, which is a far cry from their normal national rankings. Defensively the Tar Heels have not impressed either with a mark of 121st.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Current Form
Gonzaga is in top form with a record of 11-1 straight up, 7-5 against the spread with 9-3 over the total. Last week the Zags scored an impressive 84-80 win at Arizona to further establish their championship credentials. National metrics gave Gonzaga ranked fourth for scoring offense and 128th for points allowed. Gonzaga has won and covered three consecutive games. Mark Few has built a consistent national power with one of the most prolific offenses in the country.
North Carolina and Gonzaga against the Spread
The Tar Heels are:
5-3 against the spread as a dog
1-4 under the total in their last five games getting points
10-3 vs. the line on the road
2-8 under the total when playing away from home
The Bulldogs are:
11-5 against the spread at home
6-3 over the total as a home team
6-3-1 with the line as a favorite
9-3 over the total when laying points
1-3 vs. the board in their head to head series with North Carolina
2-1 over the total when playing against the Tar Heels
Key Tar Heels: G Cole Anthony (19.1 PTS, 6.3 REB, 3.6 AST, 36.8% FG, 67.9% FT, 35.5% 3P), F Garrison Brooks (11.6 PTS, 8.1 REB, 50.7% FG, 71.8% FT), F Armando Bacot (10.6 PTS, 8.1 REB, 50.7% FG, 71.8% FT)
Key Bulldogs: F Filip Petrusev (15.8 PTS, 8.4 REB, 52.2% FG, 67.1% FG, 12.5% 3P), F Corey Kispert (14.1 PTS, 4.3 REB, 49.2% FG, 78.6% FT, 40.3% 3P), F Killian Tillie (12.7 PTS, 5.0 REB, 2.3 AST, 45.8% FG, 68.8% FG, 36.4% 3P)
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Free Picks
This will be a difficult spot for the Tar Heels. “The Kennel” is one of the toughest venues in all of college basketball and North Carolina lacks the offensive fire power to keep pace with the Zags. Carolina has not flashed the look of a top tier national contender thus far and Gonzaga is not a place where that is likely to change.
North Carolina vs. Gonzaga CBB Odds Best Bet: Gonzaga Bulldogs
North Carolina vs. Gonzaga CBB Odds Score Prediction: Gonzaga 100, North Carolina 76
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