The No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels (5-1) go head-to-head with the No. 17 UCLA Bruins (4-1) in the Las Vegas Invitational at Orleans Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Prediction
The Tar Heels are trying to rebound after their 92-89 loss to the Texas Longhorns in their last game. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas’ largest strengths. They made 29 trips to the line, while North Carolina went 21 times. Coby White was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
In the Bruins’ last matchup, they got blown out by the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans, 87-67. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UCLA. The Spartans had a rate of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.557), while the Bruins posted a mark of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.574). UCLA’s Jaylen Hands recorded 11 points in the game.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the country’s best offenses clash. UCLA ranks 51st with 111.8 points per 100 possessions and North Carolina is 18th (115.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. UCLA Bruins Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UCLA ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while North Carolina ranks 265th (4.6).
The Bruins average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the country. The Tar Heels rank 301st in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
North Carolina averages 43.1 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the nation. UCLA ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Tar Heels rank third in assists per game (18.6) while the Bruins rank 197th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
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