North Carolina vs Saint Peter's Odds: Can Saint Peter's Magical Run Continue?
North Carolina vs Saint Peter's Odds: Can Saint Peter's Magical Run Continue?
The best storyline throughout the NCAA Tournament has been the run of Saint Peter's. As a number 15 seed they upset Kentucky in the first round. Then, a win over the seventh-seeded Murray State and then a win over the third seed now has them in the Elite Eight today.
A 15 seed has never made it this far before. It's uncharted territory for Saint Peter's as they're taking on UNC for the right to go to the Final Four. Does the magical run for Saint Peter's continue or will UNC play spoiler? Let's look at the odds for today's game.
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North Carolina vs Saint Peter's Odds
| Team | Spread | ML | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's | +8.5 (-105) | +310 | O 137.5 |
| UNC | -8.5 (-110) | -350 | U 137.5 |
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UNC and Saint Peter's couldn't be any more different. UNC has seven national titles including six NCAA championships and have participated in 20 (the most ever) Final Four's. Saint Peter's has never made it this far. In fact, they've only made the NCAA Tournament five time's in their school's history.
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This is a David vs Goliath story, but that's nothing new to Saint Peter's. They've already beaten Kentucky, Murray State, and Purdue. They're playing with house money at this point, and that's dangerous.
The Peacocks are on a 10-game win streak heading into today, obviously playing their best basketball. What makes them so dangerous is the defensive play, especially from KC Ndefo. He's a three-time MAAC Defensive Player of the Year. He blocks shots like a mad man and steals extra possessions for Saint Peter's which will help on days like today.
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They face an extremely difficult test with North Carolina's offense. The Tar Heels are top-20 in offensive efficiency and have four guys averaging double-digit points. It's going to take a miracle but that's what Saint Peter's has heard for three straight rounds so far.
Oddsmakers are giving Saint Peter's a 24.39% chance of advancing to the Final Four. A 12 seed or lower has never made it to a Final Four before. The Peacocks have a chance to make history today.