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Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) attempts to dunk the ball in front of Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Marc Eddy Norelia (25) during the first half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, March 24th, the (29-7) North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the (25-8) Butler Bulldogs.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of North Carolina 78.1 – Butler 72.3 with an over/under of 150.4.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: North Carolina +14.8 > Butler +8.1
Points per game: North Carolina 85.1 PPG > Butler 76.2 PPG
Points allowed per game: Butler 68.1 PPG > North Carolina 70.3 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Butler 47.9% > North Carolina 47.0%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: North Carolina 41.5% > Butler 44.2%
Three Point Percentage: Butler 36.9% > North Carolina 36.4%
Turnovers per game: Butler 10.2 > North Carolina 12.0
Rebounds per game: North Carolina 43.8 > Butler 32.2
Assists per game: North Carolina 18.1 > Butler 13.3
Summary:
North Carolina was (6-4) against ranked opponents this season while Butler was (6-2). North Carolina is averaging 87.5 points in their two tournament wins whereas Butler is averaging 75 points. North Carolina leads the nation in rebounding (43.8) and should kill Butler on the glass. Butler (32.2) ranks 323rd in the nation in rebounding. To make up for their lack of size Butler will have to shoot lights out from the perimeter. Butler doesn’t turn the ball over much (10.2 TPG) so they should be able to limit the transition opportunities for the Tar Heels. North Carolina’s size and length will allow them to get easy buckets on the interior. North Carolina really spreads the wealth offensively with 5 players averaging at least two assists per game. Ultimately, I think North Carolina is too potent offensively for Butler to keep up with.
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