Joe D's 75% ESPN NC/Mia Game of the Year

North Carolina vs. Miami, 03/17/2013 13:00 EDT, Score: 77 - 87

Point Spread: -2½/-108 Miami

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

Today's winner is Miami over North Carolina.

Miami has beaten NC twice this season, by a combined 35 points. UNC has since changed to a smaller lineup and has prospered . However, Miami's defense ranks 8th in the nation, holding foes to just 60.2 PPG. North Carolina owns horrible percentages in both FG% and FT%. The team canscore some points and do rebound but Miami can cause TO's. The Cane's front court are all 6'10" and above, taking away the only asset the Tar Heels have. The 'Canes are 22-10 ATS their L32 games played on neutral sites, 41-18-4 ATS their L63 games vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 19-9-1 ATS their L29 games played overall. Take Miami. Thank you.