North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Kansas Jayhawks 11/8/24 NCAA Men’s Basketball Best Predictions and Picks

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Kansas Jayhawks 11/8/24 – The commencement of the NCAAM Basketball season is interesting and when two teams with perfect records meet it does get exciting as in this instance where we have the North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) and also the Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) meeting. Two such heavyweight teams will face off on Friday in Allen Fieldhouse known for making or breaking players. Since both teams have so far had a strong start, everything is where it should be and so does the NCAAB betting odds ahead of this showdown.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Tar Heels	+7.5 (-118)	153.5 over (-118)	+255
Jayhawks	-7.5 (-118)	153.5 under (-118)	-320

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The betting lines present Kansas as the significant favorites at home with a -320 moneyline and a 7.5-point cushion on the spread, which suggests oddsmakers anticipate a robust performance from the Jayhawks. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels are not far behind, with a +255 moneyline offering value to those who believe in upsets. With the total set at 153.5, the question becomes whether both teams can maintain their offensive firepower to push the score over, or if defensive tactics will prevail, keeping the total under.

RJ Davis (Guard) vs. Zeke Mayo (Guard)

The North Carolina player RJ Davis has emerged in these edges as a multi-skilled leader as he played 33 minutes in the first match while scoring 24 points and making 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Although he had a low shooting percentage at 36.8, his ability to take a beat and gain free throws without missing any could prove to be vital against Kansas. How Davis’s impacted stress will touch very sensitive dimensions during the game at Allen Fieldhouse.

For Kansas, Zeke Mayo appears to be a lethal scorer in the first game, having hit 58.3 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from behind the arc. There is no doubt of Mayo’s scoring potential, but with negligible assists and turnovers to his name, it is clear that there are loopholes that North Carolina can exploit to slow the tempo of the game and relax the pressure on Kansas.

When these two guards meet, perhaps the game will turn on their performance level. Davis is farther from scoring than Mayo, and his contribution is more multi-skilled. Davis’s creativity and Mayo’s outside bottom centers will be the focus of the game and may set the rhythm and tactics of both teams during the match.

A Deeper Dive into Tar Heel Tactics

The Tar Heels have demonstrated a well-coordinated team approach, backed by solid statistics so far this season: 90 points per game scored, 40% success in field goals, and a commendable 40.6% success from the three-point range. The strength of the team in outrebounding the opponent with 43 rebounds per game and making the necessary passes (22 assists per game) clearly describes their game plan. However, they will face a serious challenge in their defensive attributes against Kansas’ effective scoring.

Jayhawks’ Statistical Strongholds

Kansas, meanwhile, boasts an efficient offensive setup, averaging 87 points on an incredible 60.4% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting (50%) will be a critical factor, especially against a North Carolina team that has struggled defensively on the road. The Jayhawks’ lower rebounding numbers (34 per game) could be a concern, but their home court advantage and scoring efficiency make them formidable opponents.

Trends

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends

North Carolina are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina’s last 5 games.
North Carolina are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games.
North Carolina are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Kansas.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of North Carolina’s last 13 games on the road.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends

Kansas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas’ last 5 games against North Carolina.
Kansas are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home.
Kansas are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas’ last 5 games played in November.