North Carolina freshman Nassir Little could be limited or withheld because of an illness. This could hamper the Tar Heels, but they still have so many weapons that they rate to have the edge Friday. They should have an advantage in depth and on the boards. It's tough to imagine Auburn duplicating the offensive effort that it had in a blowout of Kansas and it stands to reason there's a level of peril in trying to win a March shootout with North Carolina.

The public has rewarded those who lean Under by elevating the number from 160. North Carolina has stayed south of the total in five of its last six games — and its single Over was by one. The Tar Heels have been locked in on Under for five consecutive NCAA Tournament tests. If Auburn shooters stay hot, the score could soar, but a team that relies disproportionately on threes is susceptible to cold spells, Also, UNC F Nassir Little (illness), who has 39 points in two games, is doubtful.

All the experts underestimate Bruce Pearl, but he's done a tremendous job with Auburn. They have two guys who can really shoot, they can get to the basket, and they can disrupt you defensively. Look at what they did to the Jayhawks -- they mauled them. This is going to be a track meet and a great game. Grab the points.