{"id":8134,"date":"2023-01-16T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/unc-basketball-vs-boston-college-scouting-report-score-prediction\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:42:42","slug":"unc-basketball-vs-boston-college-scouting-report-score-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/unc-basketball-vs-boston-college-scouting-report-score-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"UNC Basketball vs. Boston College: Scouting Report, Score Prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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North Carolina basketball returns to the Smith Center in hopes of extending its home record to 9-0 after picking up its first road win of the season. <\/p>\n
Tar Heels (12-6, 4-3 ACC) at North Carolina State University (14-4, 4-3) Saturday (5 p.m., ACC Network).<\/p>\n
Armando Bako, UNC’s leading scorer and rebounder, recorded a double-double in UNC’s win in Louisville despite an ankle injury. Baccott did not return after rolling his left ankle after he played less than two minutes in the Virginia loss.<\/p>\n
The Tar Heels continue to play as Pete Nance recovers from a strained back. Here are some things to know and score predictions ahead of Carolina’s game against Boston College. <\/p>\n
Appearance of Dimarco Dan <\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n
For those who watched D’Marco Dunn’s star at Westover High School in Fayetteville, where the Arizona native retired his jersey, it’s no surprise that the sophomore guard recently emerged as a two-way contributor. not. <\/p>\n
Still, despite missing five games with a broken hand, it’s impressive that Dunn is still on track as a key player off the bench. In Saturday’s win over Louisville, Dunn had his day in his career with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. <\/p>\n\n
Dan’s Career Day:<\/strong>UNC Basketball’s Armando Bako, DiMarco Dunn Lead Tar Heels to Victory in Louisville<\/p>\n
Westover Retires Dunns Jersey:<\/strong>‘Every high school student dreams of this’: Westover retires from UNC basketball D’Marco Dunn’s jersey<\/p>\n
Over the box score after Ellis scored 11 of the Cardinals’ first 15 points, Dunn upped his chops as a defender by limiting the effectiveness of Louisville’s leading scorer Elle Ellis. Proved. <\/p>\n\n
Dunn played at least 20 minutes in consecutive games. He could line up for another big day with the Eagles. <\/p>\n
Boston University three-point defense<\/h2>\n
UNC has struggled from three-point range in 18 games, with a 31.9% clip percentage from distance, which ranks 268th in the country according to KenPom.com. <\/p>\n
Carolina is averaging 6.8 3-pointers per game, and the Heels have knocked down double-digit trays only twice this season.<\/p>\n\n
However, Boston College allows teams 37.9% of 3-point attempts, which ranks 337th among DI teams. The Eagles have made his 3-pointers in double digits against 11 opponents, including 3 of their last 4 games. <\/p>\n
Bacot will remain central to UNC’s attack, but Tuesday could offer an opportunity to gain confidence if Tar Heels are looking to get out of the funk over the arc.<\/p>\n
Caleb Love Scores 3 Consecutive Points<\/h2>\n
Caleb Love had a career-high five-steal game against Louisville, but he had a school-record 45 3-pointers in his streak. This junior his guard has averaged 19 points this season, though he’s shooting 27 percent from long range. Sophomore at Boston University. Love was 6-10 across the arc in two wins against the Eagles last season. <\/p>\n
UNC vs. Boston College Score Prediction <\/h2>\n
UNC 83, Boston College 62:<\/strong> With the ACC’s third-leading scoring team (UNC) and third-worst scoring team, the Carolinas shouldn’t have much trouble going up against Boston College’s defense.<\/p>\n
Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at rbaxley@fayobserver.com or @RoddBaxley on Twitter.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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