As the winter chill sets in, the heat of college basketball rivalries flares up, offering fans a thrilling matchup to look forward to. Tonight, December 5, 2023, two storied programs, UConn and North Carolina, prepare to clash on the big stage of Madison Square Garden in a game that promises to be a thriller. The UConn Huskies, known for their defense and efficient scoring, face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels, a team celebrated for its fast-paced offense and deep bench. This matchup is not just a test of skill, but also of coaching acumen, as both teams seek to outmaneuver each other in a chess match of basketball brilliance. With both squads boasting impressive records and a history of success, tonight's game is more than just a regular season matchup; it's a potential preview of the high-stakes drama we might expect in the NCAA tournament. Fans from both sides and neutral observers alike are in for a treat as these two basketball powerhouses go head-to-head in a contest that is sure to have significant implications for their seasons. Let's take a look at our College Basketball Free Picks for today in for this Top 10 matchup.
College Basketball Free Picks Today 12/5/23
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North Carolina Over (72.5)
North Carolina will go up against UConn at Madison Square Garden tonight in the Jimmy V Classic and we are going for the underdog team total which have been successful for us over the last few years
UConn comes in 13th in defense to this point in the season but the two ranked opponents they played where right around 72 at 71 and 69.
UConn protects the rim but they have not been good at defending three pointers. They rank 316th in the country against the three allowing opponents to hit at 37.2%.
North Carolina is going to be looking to push the pace and shoot the three in this game which I think they will have success doing.
UNC has gone over 72.5 in all 8 games this season averaging 86.3 ppg and that includes 100 vs #10 Tennessee and 87 vs #20 Arkansas
