In this matchup, the expectations lean toward a closely contested game with both defenses showing potential to limit scoring opportunities. North Carolina's strong defensive ranking, combined with Veesaar's recent scoring struggles against tougher competition, suggests that he may not reach 18.5 points as anticipated. The final Net EV of 0.04 indicates only a slight edge for the Under bet, but the factors of defensive strength and game context do not create enough confidence to justify a strong play here.