Stanford Cardinal at North Carolina Tar Heels ATS Prediction

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The eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (2-0) open their home schedule at Dean E. Smith Center against the Stanford Cardinal (2-0). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Stanford Cardinal at North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tar Heels dismantled the Elon Phoenix 116-67, while the Cardinal beat the UNCW Seahawks 72-59.

Stanford played a flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 and a turnover percentage of 19.6. UNCW was 0.380 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, North Carolina played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.0 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 58.0. For those same stats, Elon had marks of 23.0 and 25.5, respectively. North Carolina was lifted by Nassir Little, who contributed 21 points and seven rebounds. KZ Okpala led the way for Stanford, finishing with 23 points.

The Tar Heels won the only contest between these two teams last season, 96-72. The Tar Heels’ 28.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinal, who had a rate of 17.9.

North Carolina should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, North Carolina ranks 59th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Stanford has forced the 37th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent). Additionally, the Cardinal rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while the Tar Heels rank 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent).

Stanford Cardinal at North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick

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Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • North Carolina ranks fifth in assists per game (18.3) while Stanford ranks 189th (13.1).
  • The Tar Heels average 42.8 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the country. The Cardinal rank 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5).
  • North Carolina averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 171st in the country. Stanford ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Tar Heels rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Cardinal rank 293rd (17.9).
  • North Carolina ranks 73rd in blocks per game (4.1) while Stanford ranks 221st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).