Michigan State and North Carolina are ranked 6th & 7th respectively in KenPom’s Adjusted Defensive Efficiency ratings. Tar Heels are at their best in these type of games. They stay more buttoned up. I'm actually more concerned about a potential Sweet 16 game with Alabama as far as playing style is concerned. The Heels can tend to lose their possession by possession defensive intensity in those type of games. But back to this one. UNC is undefeated when giving up 70 points or less, and I think they keep it om the right side of that total. North Carolina 72 Michigan State 70 in a back alley battle.
