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Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball against the Providence Friars in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
On Friday, March, 25th at 5:15 P.M. the (1) North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the (5) Indiana Hoosiers in the third round of the 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament. “The Crowd” projects a final score of North Carolina 78 – Indiana 75.9 with an over/under of 153.9. The Vegas line has a final score of Indiana 82.8 – North Carolina 77.3 with an over under of 160. The Hoosiers are (27-7) on the season whereas the Tar Heels are (30-6).
Scoring Margin: Indiana 13.7 North Carolina +12
Points per game: Indiana 82.8 North Carolina 82.4
Points allowed per game: Indiana 69.1 North Carolina 69.4
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Indiana 50.5% North Carolina 47.8%
Three Point Percentage: Indiana 41.9% North Carolina 31.4%
Free Throw Percentage: North Carolina 74.2% Indiana 72.8%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: North Carolina 41% Indiana 44.3%
Turnovers committed per game: North Carolina 10.9 Indiana 13.6
Turnovers forced per game: North Carolina 13.1 Indiana 13.1
Rebounds per game: North Carolina 43.6 Indiana 39.6
Assists per game: North Carolina 17.8 Indiana 16.2
These teams are very evenly matched so there is no distinct advantage in the major statistical categories. North Carolina has signature wins over six ranked opponents: Maryland, UCLA, Duke, Miami, Virginia, and Providence. Indiana has signature wins over four ranked teams: Iowa (twice), Purdue, Maryland, and Kentucky. Indiana is a much better shooting team but UNC has the advantage rebounding and scoring inside the paint. North Carolina does a better job taking care of the ball which I think will be crucial in a close game. I’m taking North Carolina in a tight one.
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