Last Updated on March 27, 2011 6:30 pm by drew
Kentucky vs. North Carolina Odds
NEWARK, NJ (TheSpread) – Two of the all-time great programs in college basketball history meet for a spot in the 2011 Final Four on Sunday as Kentucky faces off with North Carolina.
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UNC is the No. 2 seed in the East Regional while Kentucky is the No. 4 seed. These two will face off at 5:05PM ET from the Prudential Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Kentucky is the favorite to win this game as the Wildcats have odds of -1.5 points against North Carolina. The over/under total has been set at 146.5 points.
North Carolina is 29-7 on the season and 7-4 in games at a neutral site. The Tar heels are 16-16-1 against the point spread odds and they have hit the under in 18 of 33 lined games. North Carolina is scoring 76.7 points per game while giving up 67.8 points per contest. UNC defeated Marquette 81-63 to advance to Sunday’s regional final. The Heels forced Marquette into 18 turnovers and held the Eagles to 36 percent shooting. Tyler Zeller had 27 points and 12 rebounds in the win while Harrison Barnes had 20 points with 9 rebounds.
Kentucky is 28-8 on the season and 9-1 in games on a neutral floor. The Wildcats are 15-15-1 against the spread and have hit the under in 17 of 31 lined games. Kentucky is scoring 76.4 points per game and allowing 63.8 points per contest. The Wildcats beat top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 to reach the Elite Eight. Brandon Knight hit a game-winner in the closing seconds for the second time this tournament to lift the Wildcats to the win while Josh Harrellson had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Trends show that Kentucky is 1-8-1 against the point spread odds in their last 10 games against ACC opponents while UNC is 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games against the SEC.
In terms of injuries, neither team has new injuries to report.
Over 12,700 public bets have been placed on this game with North Carolina getting 52% of the wagers with odds of +1.5 against Kentucky.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Kentucky vs. North Carolina, 5:05PM ET (View Matchup)
Kentucky -1.5 Over 146.5
North Carolina +1.5 Under 146.5
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