Projections crunched the odds for college basketball Friday, revealing an A+ spread pick on the game of the day: No. 9 UNC vs. No.1 Kansas.
The top-ranked Jayhawks are loaded with talent, featuring star guard Zeke Mayo. It was evident in the opener when Kansas routed Howard by 30.
Head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels, meanwhile, won but failed to cover in their season opener.
After comparing our odds to the market, bettors get a chance to capitalize on a mispriced line in a top-10 showdown Friday night. Let’s transition from insights to action for the best bet.
UNC vs. Kansas College Basketball Odds Friday
- UNC vs. Kansas spread: Kansas -8
- UNC vs. Kansas over/under: 158.5
In Friday’s marquee hoops matchup, the Jayhawks, led by the renowned Bill Self, are pegged as consensus eight-point favorites. However, our professional projections offer a different perspective, as they pinpoint a more substantial edge against the market lines.
According to our data, Kansas should realistically be favored by 4.5 points, highlighting a potential discrepancy.
This insight elevates North Carolina’s spread as an A+ grade pick. Considering the line’s off by about 3.5 points, it creates a 10.6% edge recommended by our projections.
This play emerges as the third-best pick among all spreads available this Friday, presenting a compelling opportunity to capitalize on the game of the day in college hoops.
Plus, FanDuel’s offering the best price at +8.5.
PRO Projections Pick: UNC Against the Spread
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