Wednesday, March 27

Kansas vs North Carolina odds: 2022 National Championship game picks, March Madness predictions by top model


The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (33-6) and the No. 8 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (29-9) face off on Monday evening in the 2022 NCAA Tournament championship game. UNC is looking to secure its first national championship since 2017. Meanwhile, Kansas hasn’t won it all since 2008. The Tar Heels topped Duke in the Final Four, while the Jayhawks outmatched Villanova on Saturday. These two programs have won a combined nine national championships.

Tipoff from New Orleans is at 9:20 pm ET. The latest North Carolina vs. Kansas odds from Caesars Sportsbook lists the Jayhawks at -4, down half a point from the opening line. The over-under for total points is set at 151. Before locking in any Kansas vs. North Carolina picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of over $1,200 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. UNC and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model’s college basketball picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for UNC vs. Kansas:

  • North Carolina vs. Kansas spread: Jayhawks -4
  • North Carolina vs. Kansas over-under: 151 points
  • North Carolina vs. Kansas money line: Tar Heels +175, Jayhawks -210
  • UNC: The Tar Heels are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall
  • KU: The Jayhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS win
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Why Kansas can cover

Senior forward David McCormack is a physical force in the paint for Kansas. McCormack is active around the rim and a good low post scorer. The Virginia native averages 10.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and shoots 51 percent from the floor. In his last matchup, McCormack finished with 25 points, nine rebounds and shot 10-for-12 from the floor. He threw down a monster one-hand slam over a defender that energized the Jayhawks.

Junior guard Christian Braun is a solid contributor and has a nice feel for the game. Braun has good driving ability to complement his 3-point shooting. He puts up 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and knocks down 37 percent of his attempts from deep. The Kansas native is a stable option on the boards, pulling down at least six boards in three of his last four games. In the victory against Villanova, Braun logged 10 points, three rebounds and five assists.

Why North Carolina can cover

Junior forward Armando Bacot has great strength and is a force on the boards. Bacot, who suffered an ankle injury on Saturday, is still expected to play in this one. Bacot averages 16.3 points, 13.1 rebounds and shoots 58 percent from the field. He’s been a beast during the NCAA Tournament 2022, snagging 20-plus boards in consecutive matchups. In his last game, Bacot finished with 11 points and 21 boards.

Sophomore RJ Davis is a speedy guard, who uses his quickness to penetrate the lane. The New York native can blow by most defenders to either dish the rock or finish at the rim. Davis puts up 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He’s making 36 percent of his attempts from three. In the Final Four win over Duke, Davis produced 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

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How to make UNC vs. kansas picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 146 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Kansas vs. North Carolina? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.




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