#1 North Carolina vs #16 Wagner Free Pick and Prediction – March 21

#1 North Carolina vs #16 Wagner Free Pick and Prediction – March 21

πŸ€ March Madness Alert! Can #16 Wagner pull off a historic upset against #1 North Carolina? πŸ€”πŸ’­ Find out our expert pick! πŸŽ²πŸ†

Game matchup:

March 21, 2024, 2:46 PM EST

Spread and Odds

Wagner25.5133.5 (Over -110)
North Carolina-25.5133.5 (Under -110)

Overall Betting Records

Wagner17-15-0ATS: 15-15-0Over/Under: 11-19-0
North Carolina27-7-0ATS: 19-15-0Over/Under: 16-17-1

Key Matchup Statistics

StatisticNorth CarolinaWagner
Points Per Game81.5 (20th)62 (357th)
Opponents Points Per Game70.2 (106th)63.2 (6th)
Offensive Efficiency1.109 (33rd)0.954 (315th)
Defensive Efficiency0.956 (23rd)0.973 (44th)
Turnovers Per Game10.3 (57th)10 (40th)
True Shooting Percentage110.9 (98th)96.6 (354th)

Statistical Analysis

North Carolina's explosive offense faces off against Wagner's tight defense. While North Carolina ranks 20th in points per game, Wagner impresses with a 6th ranked opponents' points per game, making this a classic offense vs defense clash.

Wagner's struggle offensively (ranked 357th) against North Carolina's defense (ranked 23rd) might just tip the scales in favor of the #1 seed.

Betting Trends section:

North Carolina's balanced attack and efficient scoring highlight their potential for a big win. However, March Madness is famous for upsets, and Wagner's defense could create interesting moments.

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Betting advice:

Despite the lopsided odds, pay attention to the spread. Wagner’s defense could keep them within the cover range. For brave hearts, Wagner to cover could be the go!

Game prediction:

While a straight win for North Carolina is more than likely, Wagner's resilience might make them a good pick against the spread. πŸ€žπŸ’Έ

Summary section

  • North Carolina's offense is high-flying πŸš€
  • Wagner’s defense, their saving grace πŸ›‘οΈ
  • Cautious optimism for Wagner to cover the spread 😬
Author - Dante 'Dice' Romani
Written by Dante 'Dice' Romani

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