The action in college basketball continues to heat up, and there are a number of big games on the schedule this week. On Monday night, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to visit the North Carolina Tar Heels for a big game.
Wake Forest vs North Carolina Picks
Bet on the UNC Tar Heels to win and cover the 8.5-point betting spread in this game as they stay on top of the ACC.
- Pick: North Carolina -8.5.
These are two of the better teams in the ACC, and this is a game that will have an impact on the NCAAB standings. Here is a look at some Wake Forest vs North Carolina betting analysis in order to put together some good betting picks.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Odds
WF Demon Deacons vs. NC Tar Heels Information
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
Location of the game: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Date & Time: Monday, January 22, 7:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Recent Scores
A major part of this Wake Forest vs North Carolina betting analysis is checking out how each team has been playing this season. Wake Forest has been playing a challenging NCAAB schedule and they are just 2-2 in their last four games.
North Carolina has rattled off eight straight wins and they are currently sitting at 15-3 on the year.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Analysis
Demon Deacons Need to Defend
Wake Forest has some terrific college basketball players, but they have started to struggle a bit of late. The Demon Deacons are scoring over 81 points per game this season, but they aren’t going to be able to outscore North Carolina to win this game.
It’s going to take a great defensive effort to win this game on Monday night, but the Demon Deacons have not been great in that area of late. Wake Forest is looking for a signature win, and this is an opportunity to get that done.
North Carolina is Explosive
The North Carolina Tar Heels have some of the best odds to win March Madness this season as they just continue to pick up the wins. North Carolina is scoring over 83 points per game this season, and they have also been a great defensive team.
Guard RJ Davis is leading the team with over 20.2 points per game, but center Armando Bacot can also take over a game. North Carolina is going to be on the attack in this game as that is their best chance to take control.
Updates
Checking out the college basketball injury report is also something that you are going to want to look at ahead of this game. North Carolina is coming into this game with a full complement of players as they don’t have anyone injured.
Wake Forest has been playing without guard Jao Ituka for the last few games, but he is going to be back on the floor for this matchup.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
A major part of putting together some Wake Forest vs North Carolina betting analysis is checking out the NCAAB odds that are available for this game at BetUS. North Carolina comes into this game as an 8.5-point betting favorite on Monday night.
Making college basketball picks on the total number of points is an option as well, and that betting line is set at 154.5 total points.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Prediction
This is going to be one of the most exciting NCAA basketball games today, but it might not end up being that competitive. There is a reason that North Carolina is expected to be at the top of the college basketball standings in the ACC as they are a team that is loaded with talent.
Wake Forest has been a great offensive team this season, but they are going to struggle to get stops in this game. North Carolina is one of the best NCAA basketball teams in the country, and they appear to be on a mission this season.
This game is going to get spread out in the second half, and it will be North Carolina that takes control. Bet on the UNC Tar Heels to win and cover the 8.5-point betting spread in this game as they stay on top of the ACC.
- Pick: North Carolina -8.5.
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