Texas vs. North Carolina Free Pick
CHAPEL HILL, NC (The Spread) – No. 6 North Carolina will play its third game in five games tonight when hit hosts Texas at 7:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed North Carolina as an 11.5-point favorite over Texas for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 155 points. The Longhorns enter the game with a 9-2 overall record and is 1-0 on the road this season, while the Tar Heels are 10-2 overall and a perfect 7-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: North Carolina opened as a 13.5-point favorite but the line has since dropped to 11 or 11.5 depending on what book you view. The over/under total opened at 152 but is now up to 155 or 155.5 depending on the sports book.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 3,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 56% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Tar Heels. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Texas. North Carolina will be playing on tired legs while Texas is rolling having won seven in a row. According to latest college basketball trends, the Longhorns are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games as an underdog and 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog. They’re also 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games and 6-0 ATS in their last six Wednesday games. The Tar Heels, meanwhile, are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite 7.0-12.5.
WEDNESDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: TEXAS LONGHORNS +11.5
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