Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Tar Heels vs Tigers CBB Odds
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(12-3) North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Clemson Tigers (11-2)
2017 NCAA Basketball – ACC
Date: Tuesday January 3, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, South Carolina
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Tar Heels -2.5
CBB Betting Total: 154
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North Carolina is looking to get things back on track after losing their conference opener at Georgia Tech.
Clemson had a more predictable start to their season, beating Wake Forest on the road.
In a rare case the best player on the floor is likely playing for the Tigers in forward Jaron Blossomgame.
North Carolina Tar Heels
I wasn’t a big believer in North Carolina coming into the season but then they came thisclose to beating Kentucky and I though the hype might be true.
They lost their ACC opener to Georgia Tech but at the same time they got exposed for the fact that this team might struggle to score more than any Tar Heel team I can remember.
Justin Jackson is a nice player but he is not a great creator off the bounce so it is hard for him to hunt down scoring opportunities. He is a good but not great shooter and really is probably more suited as a complimentary player than the lead dog.
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Inside they can count on good production from Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks but neither is as dominant as the bigs UNC has produced in the past. They seem to play down to the competition rather than rise above it.
I know the stats say they are scoring 87ppg but that is because the nonconference had some big performances against some not so good teams.
Now that the competition is going to be better and the teams are familiar with what to expect I think the Tar Heels will struggle more than expected.
Clemson Tigers
Clemson is hoping that an All American level player and a top defense can be be enough to get them into the Big Dance.
Jaron Blossomgame is really good. He has a smoothness to his game and never seems to force the issue. He is averaging 17ppg but could probably force it and average 20 but it would take away from the team concept. He is a good defensive matchup for Jackson too.
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Senior center Sidy Djitte is also a key for their defense. He is their anchor in the middle and their top rebounder. He does not score much but you can leave him on the floor because he makes free throws – 70%.
Clemson gets UNC in a perfect spot. If they are going to achieve their season long goal of making the tournament, a win over UNC will be huge. Especially because they are likely to get better as the season progresses. I am not high on them but they usually do.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Under is 9-3 in UNC last 12 overall.
- Under is 9-3 in UNC last 12 road games.
- Under is 14-6 in UNC last 20 vs. Atlantic Coast.
- Over is 6-2 in CLEM last 8 games as an underdog.
Free North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Clemson Tigers NCAAB Prediction:
If the Tar Heels thought it was tough to score against Georgia Tech than Clemson will show them another level of toughness.
It really does seem like the timing could not be better for Clemson to pull off the upset.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Clemson +2.5
Home underdogs are always appealing in conference play. I think the Tigers are going to get their claws dirty.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Clemson 70 – North Carolina 68
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