I’d love for this fairy tale to continue, but I see a North Carolina blowout. The Tar Heels have won 15 of their last 18, and they ruined what would have been another storybook ending by posting a 94-81 triumph in Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game. My script: UNC jumps out fast, makes a few 3-pointers, blocks a few shots and forces Saint Peter's to play catch-up. The Tar Heels get the cover.

The Peacocks aren’t just happy to be here. They are expecting to win this game. With their elite defense and stellar shooting, they have become real contenders. The Peacocks are 10-0 SU and ATS in their last ten games. Fifteen seeds are 3-0 ATS in the second weekend of the tournament. The Tar Heels are a very good team but this spread is too high. Take the points with the Peacocks.