Tar Heel Gameday 12/2 (Illinois)

[saint]

Jawad Williams (hip flexor) and Jackie Manuel (bruised knee) both questionable tomorrow, line opened at 2.5 and moved to -3 for UNC. Most likely due to game in greensboro, although im not sure if it's even sold out yet. Am considering taking Illinois due to our lack of depth, but can't seem to pull the trigger yet.

Any ideas?

 

[gman2]

i wouldnt overreact. i dont know the playing status of either guy, but no real value in illinois at that line. id be more inclined to just stay away and wait until a good opportunity pops up again. many seem to knee-jerk when injuries happen, but teams often rally around it.

 

[saint]

I talked to "someone who was at practice today " and he said Jackie is doubtful and Jawad is a game-time decision although Jawad did not practice. This is contrary to what goheels.com is reporting about Jackie. I can probably find out their status pre-release tomorrow to get a head start on any line adjustment.

 

[saint]

I'm at school, not much time for a write-up. I will update my record later. I am pretty sure both Jawad and Jackie will suit up tonight.

Reasoning for tonight's pick:

1. Revenge
2. Anti-consensus
3. Probably partly homer to be honest

Small Play: UNC -1.5 1 unit

 

[saint]

Thinking about UNC+2 second half...any thoughts? Also waiting of O/U

 

[superbook]

Played Over 80 2H

 

[saint]

no play, want to enjoy the game and not sweat the over but I like the over 79.5. we tend to have high scoring 2nd halves. It's hard to take UNC+2 because I think this game will go down to the wire.

 

[saint]

Tonight: 1-0 +1 unit


I am one very happy Tar Heel fan! How 'bout that ACC? It's looking pretty nasty this year. Illinois is good, they folded down the stretch but that won't happen later in the year.


UNC Picks YTD: 5-3 +1.85 units
Sides: 4-2 +1.9 units
Totals: 1-1 -.05 units