Experiencing the highs of reaching the national championship game one year, followed by the lows of missing the NCAA Tournament the next, North Carolina basketball, under the guidance of Coach Hubert Davis, has seen a tumultuous two seasons. As they enter Year 3, the question looms – do the Tar Heels possess the strength to rebound and mount another formidable challenge for the NCAA crown?
Currently, the Tar Heels are positioned as a +3000 national championship futures wager at numerous North Carolina betting apps, placing them in the company of a select few teams with favorable odds to clinch victory in Phoenix come April. For avid sports bettors in the Old North State, the prospect of legal online wagers on UNC's NCAA aspirations will materialize with the anticipated launch of North Carolina sports betting, slated for early 2024, conveniently aligning with the March Madness fervor.
What are the Preseason Tar Heels Odds to Win the NCAA Tournament?
As we enter the preseason, college basketball betting sites favor teams like Kansas, Duke, and Purdue, with odds ranging from +1000 to +1200 for winning the title. North Carolina's odds stand at +3000 at sportsbooks, while their chances of making the Final Four fluctuate between +650 and +800. Following Duke, the Tar Heels emerge as either the second or third-favorite to win the ACC, with some sportsbooks even placing them behind Miami of Florida, the surprising Final Four contender from the previous season.
When North Carolina betting apps launch, they will feature a comprehensive array of odds for sports bettors to explore.
For enthusiasts, the struggles of the previous season translate into one positive aspect – more favorable early odds on the Tar Heels. Last year, UNC began with +800 odds of winning the NCAA title, meaning a successful bet would have yielded $800 for every $100 wagered, compared to the +3000 odds this year. Leveraging promos such as the Caesars Sportsbook North Carolina bonus code, if introduced, will further enhance the value for bettors.
And the possibilities don't end there – with up to a dozen sportsbooks entering North Carolina, UNC bettors can also seize additional offers.
North Carolina Prospects This Season
Coming off the unprecedented disappointment of missing the NCAA Tournament as the preseason No. 1 last season, North Carolina underwent changes with star guard Caleb Love transferring to Arizona, and players like Leaky Black and Pete Nance moving on to the pros. However, the team retains a crucial asset in center Armando Bacot, who averaged 15.9 points and 10.4 rebounds last season, along with the return of guard R.J. Davis, who averaged 16.1 points.
Coach Hubert Davis made strategic moves in the transfer portal, bringing in Cormac Ryan from Notre Dame, Harrison Ingram from Stanford, and Jae’Lynn Withers from Louisville. Additionally, five-star freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau is expected to secure a spot in the starting lineup.
With the convenience of online betting and enticing odds, this college basketball season promises to be unique, regardless of the Tar Heels' on-court performance.
