Round of 16: Washington State vs. North Carolina

Washington State won by 30 and then by 20 last week. They would happily settle for any victory at all when they take on the East Region's top seed Thursday in the round of 16. The fans at Charlotte Bobcats Arena will see the Cougars face the hometown North Carolina Tar Heels when they take their seats.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 9-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game's total is sitting at 142.

Derrick Low poured in 18 points on Saturday to lead Washington State to a 61-41 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Cougars covered the 2.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (133.5).

The Tar Heels defeated Arkansas 108-77 as a 10-point favorite in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (159).

Wayne Ellington scored 20 points for North Carolina and Ty Lawson added 19 points in the win.

Team records:
Washington State: 26-8 SU, 18-15 ATS
North Carolina: 34-2 SU, 22-10-1 ATS

Washington State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 1-9
After a win are 5-5

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Washington State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington State's last 10 games
Washington State is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of North Carolina's last 10 games