Top Bets for UConn vs. North Carolina: Expert Basketball Picks for the 2023 Jimmy V Classic

The 2023 Jimmy V Classic Showdown: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. UConn Huskies

Get ready for a thrilling college basketball match-up at the 2023 Jimmy V Classic, where the ninth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels face off against the fifth-ranked and reigning champion UConn Huskies. The big game takes place on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both powerhouses come into this game with impressive 7-1 records. The latest North Carolina vs. UConn odds favor UConn by 6 points, with an over/under of 151 points.

Expert College Basketball Predictions

If you’re planning on placing bets for North Carolina vs. UConn, it’s worth checking out the expert college basketball predictions from the sophisticated model at SportsLine. This model uses sophisticated algorithms to simulate every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times.

So far, it’s entered the fifth week of the 2023-24 season with a 98-61 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks, generating impressive returns for $100 players. Furthermore, the model has started this season with a 10-2 roll on top-rated spread picks. Those who have been following its predictions have seen significant returns.

Player Performance Highlights

Leading the Huskies’ offense, senior guard Tristen Newton is recording an average of 17.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. Newton has been delivering on the court with a 46.7% field goal success rate, including 37.5% from the 3-point range and 83.7% from the free-throw line. His season performance includes two double-doubles and a triple-double.

On the other hand, Tar Heels’ senior guard RJ Davis is currently in top form. Coming off consecutive 27-point performances against 10th-ranked Tennessee and Florida State, Davis scored 30 points in an 87-72 victory over No. 20 Arkansas on Nov. 24. This season, Davis averages 20.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

North Carolina vs. UConn: The Model’s Verdict

Following 10,000 simulations of the North Carolina vs. UConn match-up, the model’s verdict is in. The prediction favors the Under and reveals an against-the-spread pick that is successful in over 60% of simulations. This exclusive pick is only available at SportsLine.

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