The No. 10 North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) will be facing off against the Hawaii Warriors (4-0) in Honolulu on Friday night in a tune-up game before the 2024 Maui Invitational. The Tar Heels are using this opportunity to adjust to the time change before the tournament, which includes powerhouse teams like UConn. North Carolina is favored by 16 points in the matchup, with an over/under of 151.5 points.
North Carolina is led by All-American RJ Davis and sophomore Elliot Cadeau, who have been instrumental in the team’s offensive success this season. The Tar Heels have covered the spread in four of their last six games, indicating their strong form. On the other hand, Hawaii has started the season with four wins, including a tight overtime victory against Weber State.
Hawaii’s Tanner Christensen has been a standout player for the team, averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, and earning recognition as the Big West Conference Player of the Week. The Rainbow Warriors have yet to allow more than 69 points in any of their games this season.
The model predicts a competitive game with the potential for the game to go under the point total. North Carolina has the edge, but Hawaii’s strong start to the season cannot be discounted. It will be an exciting matchup to watch as both teams look to continue their success early in the season.
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