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North Carolina Tar Heels vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
North Carolina enters this matchup at 4-0 with one of the strongest efficiency profiles in the ACC. The Tar Heels have scored at least 87 points in every game and are coming off a 97-53 win over North Carolina Central. You can track the latest numbers on the NCAA basketball odds page as the market adjusts.
UNC continues to push pace, and Hubert Davis wants the ball advanced quickly on every rebound. Derek Dixon and Luka Bogavac have embraced that tempo. Caleb Wilson adds interior stability with back-to-back double-doubles, the first UNC freshman to do so in several seasons. The defense is improving, and players sense progress each week.
Navy enters at 2-2 and is fresh off a 97-64 win over Washington (Md.) College. The defensive emphasis has been clear. Navy held its opponent without a basket for 12 straight possessions in that game. Jon Perry’s group wants a slower pace and more structured possessions than UNC creates.
Aidan Kehoe brings interior scoring, while Jinwoo Kim gives Navy perimeter life with 9 made threes through the first four games. Their challenge is sustaining offense against a physical UNC frontcourt.
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Line Movement and Odds
UNC projects as a sizable home favorite. The Heels’ scoring pace and depth create a wide projection gap, and totals lean high because of UNC’s transition frequency. Navy’s deliberate pace pulls the total slightly down, but the market still favors points.
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Matchup Breakdown
UNC wins with pace, spacing and defensive length. Ball security is the focus after committing 10 first-half turnovers in the win over NCCU, followed by a clean second half with zero turnovers. Simple passes and clean possessions matter, and Davis has emphasized that point.
Navy wants to grind tempo down and keep the ball out of UNC transition. Kim’s shooting and Kehoe’s size help them stay competitive early. The question is whether they can score efficiently enough to withstand UNC’s runs.
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Injuries and Conditions
North Carolina
No major injury changes reported.
Full details: North Carolina team page
Navy
No new confirmed absences. Rotations remain stable.
Full details: Navy team page
Indoor venue, no weather impact.
Best Bets and Prediction
North Carolina’s pace, depth and defensive efficiency create a tough matchup for Navy. The Tar Heels should control tempo early and force Navy into late-clock possessions.
Projected Score: North Carolina 89, Navy 62
Best Bet: North Carolina ATS
Secondary Lean: Over, tied to UNC tempo if Navy generates enough early scoring
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