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Who and What to Watch for Monday’s National Championship Game  

National Championship Game   Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Information

In like manner to other sports, college basketball has its share of snobs.  These fans and gamblers prefer power brands with plenty of March Madness betting history.  Each year the NCAA Tournament gets a lot of hype about Cinderella teams.  For example, Saint Peter’s fulfilled that role to perfection this year.  But there is a harsh truth about upstart Cinderella programs.  Saint Peter’s lack of power branding pales compared to Kansas and North Carolina.  TV ratings and betting handle are all about familiar names that the masses can relate to.  

2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – Who and What to Watch

National Championship Game  

Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Information

Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
Time: 9:20 pm ET
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Coverage: TBS

Kansas vs. North Carolina Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
North Carolina +4 ( -110 ) 151½ ( -110 ) +165
Kansas -4 ( -110 ) 151½ ( -110 ) -190
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels CashBet Wagering Analysis

On the whole, college basketball snobs and aficionados get their ultimate top online sportsbook wish.  They will not have to pretend that they like the story of a Cinderella, such as Loyola of Chicago playing in the Final Four.  Hardcore college basketball community members, TV executives, and sportsbooks prefer power brands.  Nobody can argue that North Carolina and Kansas aren’t on the Mount Rushmore of the sport.  And that is what makes Monday night so promising.  Fans get two outstanding programs that play quality basketball.  TV ratings and betting handle will be high.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Angles 

At the onset of the NCAA Tournament, North Carolina was not a favorite.  In fact, the Tar Heels are something of a Cinderella team themselves.  At least in a blue blood sort of way.  Carolina was not expected to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, let alone the national championship game.  Now that begs the ultimate gambling angle and question.  Does midnight strike on the Tar Heels Monday night?

For the Kansas Jayhawks, March Madness has validated their program.  Indeed, KU is playing its best basketball of the season.  That means that it is time to hop on the Jayhawk freight train for many gamblers.  Counter to that is the concern that Kansas is due to slip up.  Which will it be?  Correlate that either answer can be a strong betting angle.

Who to Watch on the North Carolina Tar Heels  

First-year head coach Hubert Davis has led the North Carolina 2022 March Madness Betting run.  UNC fans were calling for the head of Davis a month ago.  Now they are singing his praises.  Davis played for UNC and was the top assistant to previous head coach Roy Williams.  Nobody understands the Carolina culture better than Hubert Davis.

First among North Carolina players is Armando Bacot.  The junior forward has had a breakout season under Davis.  Bacot is averaging 16.3 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.  Additionally, Bacot has averaged 31.4 minutes per game this season.  In North Carolina’s two most recent games, Bacot dominated the glass.  In the semifinal win over Duke, Bacot totaled 21 rebounds with 11 points.  And then, in the Elite Eight round, Bacot had 22 rebounds and 20 points against Saint Peter’s.

Who to Watch on the Kansas Jayhawks  

Head coach Bill Self turned in his best bet on NCAA basketball coaching performance this season.  Kansas does not recruit 1-and-done players like Kentucky.  Instead, the Jayhawks recruit good players that Self develops into strong teams.  The total sum is greater than the total amount of parts on KU.

Senior guard Ochai Agbaji has emerged as a key 2022 March Madness Betting asset.   Agbaji leads KU with 18.9 points per game.  Most important of all has been his performance down the stretch.  In the national semifinal win over Villanova, Agbaji scored 21 points.  Yet another player to watch is senior forward David McCormack.  Against Villanova, McCormack scored 25 points with nine rebounds.

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