College hoops betting interest focuses on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina Tar Heels battle Friday at Verizon Center as the Tar Heels look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were listed as 6-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina Tar Heels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will look to cover the spread vs the North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, as the Fighting Irish are 14-14-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Tar Heels are 13-17-2 ATS. Notre Dame is 15-14 against the total, while North Carolina is 17-15 versus the total betting line.
The North Carolina Tar Heels sit at No. 55 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sit at No. 178 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Notre Dame is ranked No. 142 in NCAA basketball at 36.19 per game. Contrast that with North Carolina's No. 12 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, North Carolina is the No. 238-ranked team in the country at 5.44 per game, while Notre Dame rates No. 109 at 7.42 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Fighting Irish grabbed a 84-79 win over the Blue Devils on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from V.J. Beachem at Verizon Center.
North Carolina got 20 points from Joel Berry II en route to a 88-71 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday at Verizon Center.
