North Carolina vs Ole Miss March Madness Odds: Hot Tar Heels Favored by 1.5 Points
The #11 North Carolina Tar Heels (23-13, 16-19-1 ATS) enter as 1.5-point favorites against #6 Ole Miss (22-11, 16-16-1 ATS) in their NCAA Tournament first-round matchup on Thursday at 4:05 pm ET in Milwaukee.
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North Carolina demonstrated their tournament worthiness with a dominant 95-68 win over San Diego State in the First Four. RJ Davis led with 26 points while Elliott Cadeau contributed 9 points and 12 assists. The Tar Heels have won nine of their last 11 games, with their only losses coming to top-ranked Duke.
Current odds:
- North Carolina: -1.5 (-130 ML)
- Ole Miss: +1.5 (+130 ML)
- Total: 152.5
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Team Comparison (KenPom Rankings):
- North Carolina: 30th overall
- Ole Miss: 26th overall
Ole Miss started strong at 15-2 but has struggled recently, losing five of their last eight games. They finished 10-8 in SEC play and made a brief SEC Tournament run before falling to Auburn 62-57.
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Betting Outlook: The line is likely to move in UNC's favor due to their brand recognition and recent hot streak. Bettors looking to back North Carolina should act early, while Ole Miss backers may find better value closer to tipoff.
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