No. 11 UNC vs Miami Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 10)
- Tar Heels are coming off a huge ranked upset win over Duke.
- Hurricanes have won three of their last four games in ACC Play.
- This marks the 40th all-time encounter between the two ACC programs.
An intriguing matchup in the ACC will take place in Coral Gables between the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels and the Miami Hurricanes. The Tar Heels are on fire with a big win streak as the slight favorite for the matchup, while the Hurricanes seek a major ranked win to make their case for an At-Large bid for the NCAA Tournament.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 pm ET
- Where: Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -115 | -1 | 156.5 |
| Miami | -105 | +1 | 156.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 11 Tar Heels (19-4, 7-3 ACC) are rolling with a five-game win streak to end January and start February. They have jumped up three spots in the latest AP Top 25 poll, especially after taking down national contenders Duke in their most recent contest.
Caleb Wilson had a big performance with 23 points in the thrilling upset win over Duke. His efforts allowed him to collect the National Player of the Week by the Naismith Award and earn his third ACC Freshman of the Week award of the season. Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar stand out as potential major factors in the upcoming matchup, having played key roles in leading North Carolina to victory.
The Hurricanes (18-5, 7-3 ACC) has delivered solid performances at home and on the road, impressing throughout their first year with head coach Jai Lucas. Their last four games saw them earn wins over Syracuse, Stanford and Boston College while losing to California by just one point.
Malik Reneau stands out as one of the best scorers in the nation, averaging 20 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Tre Donaldson may also have a pivotal role in the upcoming showdown, making 35% of his shots from the perimeter as a potent shooter.
UNC vs Miami Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 39 meetings in their history, and the result is 29-10 for the Tar Heels. The have won the last three games over the previous two seasons, including a 75-72 win at Coral Gables in February 2024.
UNC vs Miami NCAAB Predictions
The Hurricanes showcase a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, beating teams by 14.2 points per game. However, they have a defensive weakness on the perimeter that could allow the Tar Heels to flourish and silence the opposing home crowd early on. They will also impose their physicality on the glass with Wilson and Veesaar being double-double threats, placing a lot of pressure on Miami’s defense to deliver. Our betting pick here is the Tar Heels to defend a 1-point spread.
- Free March Madness pick: North Carolina -1
