NCAA Basketball Handicapping: North Carolina vs Ohio State

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. North Carolina defeated Valparaiso 88-77 as a 25.5-point favorite on Sunday. There was no total posted for this game. Deon Thompson scored 20 points to go along with eight rebounds for North Carolina, while Ed Davis added 16 points in the win. Evan Turner went for 24 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double on Thursday, helping Ohio State dominate James Madison 72-44. Ohio State covered the 19-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 140. David Lighty added 14 points in that win. Current streak: North Carolina has won 3 straight games. Ohio State has won 2 straight games. Team records: North Carolina: 3-0 SU, 0-2 ATS Ohio State: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS North Carolina most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Gardner-Webb are 1-0 After playing Valparaiso are 2-0 After a win are 9-1 Ohio State most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Ohio State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games Ohio State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Next up: North Carolina home to Gardner-Webb, Monday, November 23 Ohio State home to Lipscomb, Tuesday, November 24