TAR HEELS: (-4.5, O/U 150) North Carolina is averaging 94 PPG thus far in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels obviously have an explosive offense, that is gaining more and more steam. North Carolina is very young, but they are getting more and more confident by the day. Surviving Washington in their last game will serve them well moving forward in the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina is 28-7 SU and 15-16 ATS overall this year. The Tar Heels are 6-4 SU and 2-6 ATS in neutral court settings this season. Despite going 4-1 since the start of the ACC Conference Tournament, the Tar Heels have yet to win a game ATS. North Carolina is 9-9-1 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Freshman sensation F Harrison Barnes leads North Carolina in scoring this year, averaging 15.5 PPG. F John Henson is averaging 11.9 PPG and a team high 10.1 RPG this season. The Tar Heels are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite up to 6.5 points. The Tar Heels are 0-3-1 ATS  in their last 4 games following a SU win. North Carolina is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. The Tar Heels are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. North Carolina is 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Projected Score: 83 (SIDE of the Day)

BUCKEYES: (-5.5, O/U 140) Ohio St. has looked like the best team in the NCAA Tournament, as they've been downright dominant. The Buckeyes handled Texas San Antonio and George Mason by a combined 61 points. Ohio St. is 34-2 SU and 18-15 ATS overall this season. The Buckeyes are 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in neutral court settings this year. Ohio St. has won 7 of their last 9 games ATS, quite a feat considering they are widely considered the best team in the nation. The Buckeyes are a perfect 6-0 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Scintillating Freshman F Jared Sullinger is averaging team highs of 17.1 PPG and 10 RPG this year. G William Buford is averaging 14.6 PPG, 4 RPG, and 3 APG this season for Ohio St. The Buckeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. Ohio St. is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win. The Buckeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the SEC. Ohio St. is 9-2  ATS in their last 11 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. The Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. Ohio St. is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU win. The Buckeyes are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 NCAA Tournament games as the listed favorite.