The 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks (6-1) will be in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort when they take on the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (5-1). Action starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Oregon Ducks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Ducks lost a close one to the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 73-72, while the Tar Heels were beaten by the Michigan Wolverines, 73-64.
North Carolina forced Michigan into a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 17.7) while Oregon had a turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 16.3). Oregon’s Payton Pritchard had a good outing, putting up 17 points and five rebounds. Cole Anthony played a key role for North Carolina with 22 points and seven rebounds.
Points could be at a premium in this meeting between two of the country’s best defenses. Oregon ranks 31st in defensive efficiency (95.6) and North Carolina is 39th (96.1) since last season. Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Tar Heels rank 11th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Ducks rank 323rd.
North Carolina vs. Oregon ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon, ATS Winner – Oregon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Oregon ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while North Carolina ranks 216th (6.8).
- The Ducks rank 71st in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Tar Heels rank 228th (13.9).
- North Carolina averages 23.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 125th in the nation. Oregon ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Tar Heels rank first in rebounds per game (44.8) while the Ducks rank 191st (35.0).
- Oregon averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. North Carolina ranks 241st in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
