North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction 11/27/19

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (2-2) will be in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort when they take on the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (4-0). Action starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Crimson Tide defeated the Furman Paladins 81-73, while the Tar Heels beat the Elon Phoenix 75-61.

North Carolina played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 47.4 (above their season average of 35.0) and a free throw rate of 0.206 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Elon was 11.6 and 0.143, respectively. Meanwhile, Alabama’s 0.575 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Furman, who had a mark of 0.390. The Crimson Tide’s mark was above their season average of 0.480, while the Paladins’ was below their season average of 0.603. Alabama was lifted by Jaden Shackelford, who recorded 25 points and five rebounds. Armando Bacot, meanwhile played a pivotal role for North Carolina with 22 points and 14 rebounds.

The offense of Alabama will clash against the top-notch defense of North Carolina. Since last season, the Crimson Tide rank 201st in offensive efficiency, while the Tar Heels are 44th in defensive efficiency. The Tar Heels should have the advantage on that side of the ball.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Alabama ranks 75th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while North Carolina ranks 316th (27.4).
  • The Tar Heels rank 106th in steals per game (6.8) while the Crimson Tide rank 282nd (4.8).
  • North Carolina averages 44.6 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the country. Alabama ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
  • The Crimson Tide average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. The Tar Heels rank 248th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
  • North Carolina ranks second in assists per game (18.6) while Alabama ranks 215th (12.5).