Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

Line: North Carolina -7.5 (Opening UNC -6.5)

Total: 153 (Opening 154)

Trends

During this year's tournament, Michigan State is 5-0 SU and ATS with on O/U mark of 3-2 and North Carolina is also 5-0 SU and ATS but is 1-4 on the Over/Under.

In the last 20 games when underdogs of 8-points or less, the Spartans are 6-14 on the Over/Under.

In the last 15 games when favored by 8-points or less, the Tar Heels are 9-5-1 ATS.

North Carolina has the edge head to head against Michigan State going 5-2 SU and ATS.

The two teams met earlier in the season, December 3, 2008 to be exact, and in that game UNC, listed as a 10.5-point fave, covered in a 98-63 victory over MSU—the game took place at Ford Field, site of tonight's championship game.