The North Carolina Tar Heels are at the point in the season where every game is a must-win.
Carolina is the favorite at home against Virginia. This is the first matchup this year and the first game without Tony Bennet on UVA’s sideline since the 2008-09 season.
Even with Bennet retired, Virginia’s overall stats look like one of his teams. UVA is giving up the second-fewest points in the conference (65.5) while scoring the fewest (64.46). The Hoos are slightly underwater on scoring margin, which is a difference.
Before Monday’s loss to Duke, Virginia was on a three-game winning streak.