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March Madness No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 5 Indiana Preview<\/h2>\n
Where:<\/strong> Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> Friday, March 25, 9:57 PM ET<\/p>\nLine:<\/strong> North Carolina Tar Heels (-5.5<\/strong>)\u00a0vs. Indiana Hoosiers (+5.5<\/strong>); total: 160.0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 view all March Madness lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nTV Broadcast:\u00a0<\/strong>TBS<\/p>\nBetting on the North Carolina Tar Heels<\/h3>\n
North Carolina held off a strong challenge from ninth-seeded Providence, hacking out an 85-66 victory on Saturday to advance into the third round of the national tournament. The Tar Heels leaned on the strong performances of starters Brice Johnson, Joel Berry, Justin Jackson and Marcus Paige to grab the much-needed win and advance into the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16 for the 27th<\/sup> time in their history.<\/p>\n![\"March-Madness---News-Banners_250x130_v2\"](\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/March-Madness-News-Banners_250x130_v2.gif\")
<\/a><\/p>Johnson recorded his 21st<\/sup> double-double for the Tar Heels this season, putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Berry chipped in 15 markers of his own while Jackson scored 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field. Paige was a steady influence in the backcourt, scoring 12 points and grabbing three boards against the Friars.<\/p>\nThey have been the main stalwarts for the Tar Heels this season with all four players averaging in double-figures. Johnson has been North Carolina\u2019s main man in the low block, averaging 16.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this campaign. Berry, Jackson and Paige, on the other hand, are averaging 12.8, 12.1 and 12.0 points respectively.<\/p>\n
They will need that same kind of balanced attack if they are to beat Indiana this coming Friday. The Hoosiers are 11th<\/sup> in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, scoring 118.7 points per 100 possessions this season. That won\u2019t faze the Tar Heels, though, who are fifth in the country in that same department, racking up 119.9 points per 100 possessions this season.<\/p>\nNorth Carolina\u00a0is 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.<\/p>\n
March Madness is finally here! Create a betting account now<\/a> and cash in on all the exciting NCAA college basketball action.<\/p>\nBetting on the Indiana Hoosiers<\/h3>\n
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Indiana booked a ticket to third round of the national tournament with a thrilling 73-67 win over No. 4 Kentucky on Saturday. The Hoosiers battled back from a five-point first half deficit to record the upset win and in the process secure their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2012.<\/p>\n
Three players scored in double-figures for the Hoosiers who shot a solid 48.1 percent from the field. Yogi Ferrell led the way for Indiana in this contest, scoring 18 points, grabbing five boards and dishing out four assists. He has been a vital cog in the Hoosiers\u2019 success this season, leading the team in scoring (17.1 PPG) and assists (5.6 APG) this campaign.<\/p>\n
We can talk all we want about Indiana\u2019s offensive firepower but it was really the Hoosiers\u2019 effort on the defensive end that swung the game in their favor. The Hoosiers held the Wildcats to just 4-of-16 shooting from beyond the arc on Saturday. In fact, they limited Kentucky star Jamal Murray to just 1-of-9 shooting from downtown.<\/p>\n
Indiana also forced Kentucky to commit a whopping 16 turnovers in that game. The Hoosiers will need that same kind of defensive intensity if they are to beat North Carolina this coming Friday. The Tar Heels are 12th<\/sup> in the nation in scoring, averaging 82.4 points per game this season.<\/p>\nApart from playing solid defense, the Hoosiers will also need Thomas Bryant to impose his will underneath the basket against the Tar Heels. He had 19 points, five rebounds, two steals and one block in a sterling all-around performance against Kentucky. He will have his work cut out for him, however, against a North Carolina side that possesses one of the best frontcourts in the nation today. The Tar Heels displayed that might in the game against Providence where they outrebounded the Friars, 42-24.<\/p>\n
The Hoosiers are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.<\/p>\n
Writer\u2019s Prediction<\/h3>\n
North Carolina\u00a0(-5.5<\/a><\/strong>) has the superior talent and it finds a way to\u00a0deliver the win and cover.<\/p>\n
March Madness No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 5 Indiana Preview<\/h2>\n
Where:<\/strong> Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Friday, March 25, 9:57 PM ET<\/p>\n Line:<\/strong> North Carolina Tar Heels (-5.5<\/strong>)\u00a0vs. Indiana Hoosiers (+5.5<\/strong>); total: 160.0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 view all March Madness lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n TV Broadcast:\u00a0<\/strong>TBS<\/p>\n North Carolina held off a strong challenge from ninth-seeded Providence, hacking out an 85-66 victory on Saturday to advance into the third round of the national tournament. The Tar Heels leaned on the strong performances of starters Brice Johnson, Joel Berry, Justin Jackson and Marcus Paige to grab the much-needed win and advance into the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16 for the 27th<\/sup> time in their history.<\/p>\n They have been the main stalwarts for the Tar Heels this season with all four players averaging in double-figures. Johnson has been North Carolina\u2019s main man in the low block, averaging 16.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this campaign. Berry, Jackson and Paige, on the other hand, are averaging 12.8, 12.1 and 12.0 points respectively.<\/p>\n They will need that same kind of balanced attack if they are to beat Indiana this coming Friday. The Hoosiers are 11th<\/sup> in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency, scoring 118.7 points per 100 possessions this season. That won\u2019t faze the Tar Heels, though, who are fifth in the country in that same department, racking up 119.9 points per 100 possessions this season.<\/p>\n North Carolina\u00a0is 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.<\/p>\n March Madness is finally here! Create a betting account now<\/a> and cash in on all the exciting NCAA college basketball action.<\/p>\n Indiana booked a ticket to third round of the national tournament with a thrilling 73-67 win over No. 4 Kentucky on Saturday. The Hoosiers battled back from a five-point first half deficit to record the upset win and in the process secure their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2012.<\/p>\n Three players scored in double-figures for the Hoosiers who shot a solid 48.1 percent from the field. Yogi Ferrell led the way for Indiana in this contest, scoring 18 points, grabbing five boards and dishing out four assists. He has been a vital cog in the Hoosiers\u2019 success this season, leading the team in scoring (17.1 PPG) and assists (5.6 APG) this campaign.<\/p>\n We can talk all we want about Indiana\u2019s offensive firepower but it was really the Hoosiers\u2019 effort on the defensive end that swung the game in their favor. The Hoosiers held the Wildcats to just 4-of-16 shooting from beyond the arc on Saturday. In fact, they limited Kentucky star Jamal Murray to just 1-of-9 shooting from downtown.<\/p>\n Indiana also forced Kentucky to commit a whopping 16 turnovers in that game. The Hoosiers will need that same kind of defensive intensity if they are to beat North Carolina this coming Friday. The Tar Heels are 12th<\/sup> in the nation in scoring, averaging 82.4 points per game this season.<\/p>\n Apart from playing solid defense, the Hoosiers will also need Thomas Bryant to impose his will underneath the basket against the Tar Heels. He had 19 points, five rebounds, two steals and one block in a sterling all-around performance against Kentucky. He will have his work cut out for him, however, against a North Carolina side that possesses one of the best frontcourts in the nation today. The Tar Heels displayed that might in the game against Providence where they outrebounded the Friars, 42-24.<\/p>\n The Hoosiers are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.<\/p>\n North Carolina\u00a0(-5.5<\/a><\/strong>) has the superior talent and it finds a way to\u00a0deliver the win and cover.<\/p>\nBetting on the North Carolina Tar Heels<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>Johnson recorded his 21st<\/sup> double-double for the Tar Heels this season, putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Berry chipped in 15 markers of his own while Jackson scored 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field. Paige was a steady influence in the backcourt, scoring 12 points and grabbing three boards against the Friars.<\/p>\nBetting on the Indiana Hoosiers<\/h3>\n
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