I like the Over.
NC doesn't fear anyone and isn't disciplined enough to bring their good D from the start. Illinois has faced many better D's than what NC will bring. I'm not on the train of thought that says Illinois can't run with NC. That they are terrified to do so. I think they can and will. This will make use of all of their options and limit the damage May can do while wearing him down a bit more. Even if Illinois only pushes the ball from time to time, they will get primo opportunities to hit three's as well if they wait. If Illinois does slow things down, they can score and NC will be very able to with the inside out option. On the other hand, NC will want to push the ball. If they don't, Illinois' guards may make things difficult for Felton to get the offense going.
I basically see both of these teams being able to score on the other whether they run or not.
2 units Over Ill/NC
NC doesn't fear anyone and isn't disciplined enough to bring their good D from the start. Illinois has faced many better D's than what NC will bring. I'm not on the train of thought that says Illinois can't run with NC. That they are terrified to do so. I think they can and will. This will make use of all of their options and limit the damage May can do while wearing him down a bit more. Even if Illinois only pushes the ball from time to time, they will get primo opportunities to hit three's as well if they wait. If Illinois does slow things down, they can score and NC will be very able to with the inside out option. On the other hand, NC will want to push the ball. If they don't, Illinois' guards may make things difficult for Felton to get the offense going.
I basically see both of these teams being able to score on the other whether they run or not.
2 units Over Ill/NC
