The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-2) and the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels (2-0) meet Monday at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bulldogs nearly pulled off an upset with a 65-63 loss at Colorado State as 7.5-point underdogs Nov. 7. The Dawgs didn’t fare as well at Stephen F. Austin Thursday, losing 86-71 as 5.5-point underdogs as the Over connected.
The top-ranked Tar Heels were a little rusty against UNC Wilmington in the opener, winning just 69-56 on Nov. 7. The offense was much better last time out against Charleston, rolling to a 102-86 victory Friday. However, the Heels are 0-2 ATS so far.