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Stephen Nover's CBB Underdog Game of the Month
(NCAAB) North Carolina vs. Syracuse,
Point Spread: 4.50 | -103.00 Syracuse (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 4.50 | -103.00 Syracuse (Home)
Result: Win
Certain high profile schools get too much respect from the linesmaker. North Carolina falls into that group.
Yes, the Tar Heels are 14-6. However, they are 7-12-1 (37 percent) ATS.
Syracuse is coming on winning and covering five of its last seven games. The Orange are 10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS during their past 13 games. Only one of those losses was by more than seven points. The Orange are averaging 79.5 points in their last four games. They've scored at least 78 points in 10 of their past 12 games.
The Orange are at their point spread-best against strong competition covering five of the last six times when taking on an opponent with a winning percentage above .600.
North Carolina has been at its worst on the road. Not counting neutral site games, the Tar Heels are 1-4 SU and ATS away from home. Their only road victory came against 2-17 Louisville. North Carolina is 1-6-1 ATS in its past eight road contests versus foes with a winning home mark.
Yes, the Tar Heels are 14-6. However, they are 7-12-1 (37 percent) ATS.
Syracuse is coming on winning and covering five of its last seven games. The Orange are 10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS during their past 13 games. Only one of those losses was by more than seven points. The Orange are averaging 79.5 points in their last four games. They've scored at least 78 points in 10 of their past 12 games.
The Orange are at their point spread-best against strong competition covering five of the last six times when taking on an opponent with a winning percentage above .600.
North Carolina has been at its worst on the road. Not counting neutral site games, the Tar Heels are 1-4 SU and ATS away from home. Their only road victory came against 2-17 Louisville. North Carolina is 1-6-1 ATS in its past eight road contests versus foes with a winning home mark.
