In The Big TV ESPN Game in College hoops the Selection is on North Carolina. Game 554 at 5:20 eastern. Last year Carolina had a 5 point lead at the half and were in front throughout vs Kentucky and were nailed at the last second by a buzzer beater. Today should be a different story as UNC had many of the advantages and indicators on their side. UNC has won 7 of the last 8 at home and 4 of the last 5 here vs Kentucky. The Heels are 7-2 ats home with revenge vs Teams who have a win percentage of .680 or better and have covered 9 of the last 13 in the first of back to back home games. Kentucky is 1-7 ats on the road of late and has lost 2 of 3 vs top 50 RPI Ranked teams. Its hard to believe they are ranked 51 in the RPI Scale. Their SOS is 81st ranked compared with UNC who has a #11 strength of Schedule thus far this season. The Heels are 17-7 ats vs SEC Teams 3-0 of late while Kentucky is 1-11 ats vs ACC Teams. In games with 5 or 6 days rest North Carolina has won 12 of 17 and they are 31-7 after scoring 80 or more points and 18-4 after allowing 60 or less last out. Look for North Carolina to get the win and cover here. Lay the small number.