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Gonzaga vs. North Carolina Free Pick (Mar. 27)

Here is a free pick, preview and predictions article for the 2009 Sweet sixteen round matchup between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the North Carolina Tar Heels in the March Madness Tourney…

Gonzaga (28-5) vs. North Carolina (30-4)

2009 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Action
Friday March 27, 10:07 PM ET
Memphis, TN FedEx Forum – South Region

Gonzaga is 1-7 vs. non conference opponents in the last 8 games. They are on a 4 game ATS losing streak in the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament the Zags are beating opponents by an average of 7.5 points.The over is a definite trend in Gonzaga games. They have had balanced scoring in the tournament with 5 guys averaging over 10 points. However their defense has given up an average of 11 made 3’s a game.

North Carolina is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 NCAA contests including a 2-0 ATS record this year. They are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 neutral site battles. The average margin of victory in this years’ tournament is 33.5 points per game. The under is a trend in Tar Heel games. Ty Lawson is healthy and UNC is a much better team with him on the court. UNC is the deeper and more athletic team in this matchup.

Gonzaga is talented but this matchup favors the Tar Heels. Roy Williams has North Carolina on a mission to send Tyler Hansborough out with a National Championship in his senior season. North Carolina rolls in this game.

Last Game Out:

Last game for Gonzaga (28-5): Win 83-81 vs. Western Kentucky
Last game for North Carolina (30-4): Win 84-70 vs. LSU

Betting Lines:

North Carolina -8.5
Over/Under 162.5

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11/22/06 Gonzaga won SU 82-74 and ATS

My Sweet 16 FREE PICK for Gonzaga vs. UNC

Pick – North Carolina

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