The No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels (4-0) and the Portland Pilots (4-2) meet Thursday in the Phil Knight Invitational at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the North Carolina vs. Portland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Tar Heels have played 4 games at home to get ready for their first trip away from Chapel Hill. UNC had 3 wins and non-covers against UNC Wilmington, Charleston and Gardner-Webb before handling James Madison 80-64 for the 12.5-point cover. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games overall.
The Pilots are looking to rebound after an 80-68 at home against Seattle of the WAC. Portland started out 3-0 SU, but it has dropped 2 of the past 3 while the Under has cashed in each of its last 3 outings.