5*
(NCAAB) North Carolina vs. UCLA,
Point Spread: 2.00 | -105.00 North Carolina (Away)
Result: Win
North Carolina has some good young players on this team, some kids who are very productive for them. I think that UCLA is going to be surprised by their skillset, as their frontcourt has been a problem. The Heels play best when their forwards are attacking the rim, and that's what they will be doing here vs a team without much resistance down low. UNC has brought their offense to another level lately. UCLA's Jaime Jaquez has not been very effective from mid-range, over the last 3 games - and has struggled to knock down pull-up jumpers, hitting just 39% from the field in that timeframe. They have not shown the best vision or passing ability either. UCLA has some great potential, but they need to be more consistent in the lane area. North Carolina has the rebounding edge and that means more 2nd chances on the offensive end. Take the Tarheels in this one on Friday night.