Rob Vinciletti: 7* 2016 NCAAB 7* GAME OF THE YEAR
(NCAAB) North Carolina vs. Virginia, 02/27/2016 1:30 PM, Score: 74 - 79
Money Line: -140.00 Virginia (Home)
Result: Win
The Power Play is on Virginia. Game 520 at 6:30 eastern. The Cavaliers play this one with Conference tournament Knockout revenge and have covered 6 of the last 7 here vs North Carolina. UVA is 8-1 off a loss and is undefeated at home allowing just 57 points per game at home. They are 6-1 on Saturday and have won 7 of 10 vs Top RPI Scale teams and are an awesome 20-2 in February games. Simulation models show a win and cover. UNC has failed to cover the last 3 vs teams who allow 64 or less and are 0-5 ats after allowing less than 40% shooting, they have failed to cover 15 of 22 as a road dog from +3.5 to +6. The Heels have failed to cover 3 of 4 after facing NC.St and 7 of 9 off a win of 10 or more. This game pits contrasting styles, This is not the Quickest UNC team like in years past. They will try to get points in transition but it will be very tough against a team that is designed to slow that game down and limit possessions. Virginia could be without Wilkins and Nolte, but the line is adjusted for that. This ones the marquee game of the week and its on ESPN. We will back the better team off a loss with a 43-3 home record. Cash in with the Cavaliers.