UNLV vs. North Carolina Free Pick
LAS VEGAS, NV (The Spread) – No. 1 North Carolina will be in action tonight against UNLV in the Las Vegas Invitational. Who will come out on top?
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed North Carolina as a 6.5-point favorite over UNLV for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently OFF. The Rebels come into today with a perfect 6-0 record and is 1-0 at neutral sites while the Tar Heels are 5-0 overall and 2-0 on a neutral floor thus far.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tar Heels opened as a 6-point favorite but the spread is currently climbing. It’s now up to 6.5 or even 7 at most sports books both offshore and in Vegas. The over/under total is currently off the board as of this writing, but check out our odds page for updated lines.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 200-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 65% 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 North Carolina. According to latest college basketball trends, UNLV is just 4-10 against the spread in its last 14 Saturday games and 2-6 ATS in its last eight games as an underdog. The Tar Heels, meanwhile, are 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus the Mountain West and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. They’re also 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite of between 7.0 and 12.5 points and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five Saturday contests.
SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: NORTH CAROLINA –6.5
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