Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina

Both teams showcased great defense in winning yesterday. Pittsburgh is fourth in the 15-team ACC in points given up (67.5 per game), sixth in field goal shooting allowed (.431), and second at defending beyond the arc (.309). Pitt is 137-103 UNDER the total as an underdog. North Carolina is fifth in points given up (70 per game), second in shooting allowed (.404), and third at defending the 3-pointer (.311). The Tar Heels are on a 14-7 run UNDER the total in ACC action, plus 20-8 UNDER off a win against a conference rival. Neutral-court college basketball teams that outscore their opponents by 8+ points per game are 186-128 UNDER when the total is between 140 and 149.5 points. The last two meetings between these rivals have been intense defensive games with final scores of 70-57 and 65-64. Play Pittsburgh/North Carolina UNDER the total.