5 Bold Predictions For Miami vs. North Carolina In ACC Showdown

By Trevor Lowry

Believe it or not, the Miami Hurricanes still have a shot at winning the ACC title. They are 21-4 overall and 10-3 in the ACC, after all. That said, if they plan on surprising a ton of people by winning the conference title, they have to knock off North Carolina next.

Before we let the ACC games begin this weekend, let’s unleash some bold predictions first.

And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For Miami vs. North Carolina In ACC Showdown
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5. North Carolina Doesn’t Even Crack The 75-Point Mark

North Carolina Doesn’t Even Crack The 75-Point Mark Credit: Getty Images
This is bold because North Carolina is putting up a lethal amount of points per game (83.4 to be exact). Not so fast, though, because the Hurricanes are only giving up 65.4 points per game.

5. North Carolina Doesn’t Even Crack The 75-Point Mark

This is bold because North Carolina is putting up a lethal amount of points per game (83.4 to be exact). Not so fast, though, because the Hurricanes are only giving up 65.4 points per game.

4. Angel Rodriguez Puts In A 20-Point Performance

Angel Rodriguez Puts In A 20-Point Performance Credit: Getty Images
Angel Rodriguez is due for a big game in the scoring department. What better time to score 20 points than when his team takes on the Tar Heels? For the record, he is averaging 11.5 PPG.

4. Angel Rodriguez Puts In A 20-Point Performance

Angel Rodriguez is due for a big game in the scoring department. What better time to score 20 points than when his team takes on the Tar Heels? For the record, he is averaging 11.5 PPG.

3. Marcus Paige Does His Best To Try To Save His Squad In The Second Half

Marcus Paige Does His Best To Try To Save His Squad In The Second Half Credit: Getty Images
And by that, I mean Marcus Paige will drop at least 10 points in a big second half. That should make things interesting. You know, if the Hurricanes have the lead (and then some) heading into the second half.

3. Marcus Paige Does His Best To Try To Save His Squad In The Second Half

And by that, I mean Marcus Paige will drop at least 10 points in a big second half. That should make things interesting. You know, if the Hurricanes have the lead (and then some) heading into the second half.

2. The Hurricanes Open Up ACC Title Race With A Victory

The Hurricanes Open Up ACC Title Race With A Victory Credit: Getty Images
With a victory for the Hurricanes, the ACC title race will be wide open, and they will actually be at the top of the standings. Oh yeah, just in case you were wondering, Miami is riding a five-game winning streak.

2. The Hurricanes Open Up ACC Title Race With A Victory

With a victory for the Hurricanes, the ACC title race will be wide open, and they will actually be at the top of the standings. Oh yeah, just in case you were wondering, Miami is riding a five-game winning streak.

1. Looking Ahead: Miami Secures A No. 3 Seed Or Higher With This W

Looking Ahead: Miami Secures A No. 3 Seed Or Higher With This W Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Miami has only lost four games in 2015-16 and it is ranked in the top 10. As long as it doesn't crumble down the stretch, a No. 3 seed or better could be in its very near future.

1. Looking Ahead: Miami Secures A No. 3 Seed Or Higher With This W

Miami has only lost four games in 2015-16 and it is ranked in the top 10. As long as it doesn't crumble down the stretch, a No. 3 seed or better could be in its very near future.

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