The North Carolina Tar Heels ended their ACC regular season on a sour note. They lost at home on a buzzer-beater to Miami before squandering a double-digit halftime lead against rival Duke. On Thursday, they'll look to avenge their loss to the Hurricanes in a rematch at the ACC Tournament.

North Carolina is listed as a 5.5-point favorite, with the over-under for total points scored set at 151.5.

Before you pick a side in this game, listen to what SportsLine expert Kenny White has to say. White made his name as a pioneering oddsmaker in the Nevada sports wagering industry and his innate knowledge of point spreads has made him a force on the other side of the counter for SportsLine.

White has emerged as the top college basketball handicapper this season with a sterling overall record of 39-22. Now, he has set his sights on UNC versus Miami and released a strong pick against the spread.

White knows the last time these clubs met, it resulted in one of the most memorable finishes of the college basketball season.

An inspired Miami team that was desperate to improve its postseason résumé caught North Carolina in a flat spot on Senior Night. The Hurricanes took advantage and forged a 16-point lead.

However, the Tar Heels managed one final flurry and tied the game on a 3-pointer from Joel Berry in the final seconds. But Miami's Ja'Quan Newton spoiled the comeback by swishing a shot from just inside the half-court line as time expired. The 91-88 victory as a 10-point underdog gave Miami a needed boost heading into the postseason.

But UNC appeared rejuvenated Wednesday in its ACC Tournament opener against a Syracuse team that was hungry to get a signature win and a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

North Carolina dominated form the start, using its edge on the offensive glass and superior firepower to create early separation. The 78-59 victory was never in doubt as the Tar Heels held the Orange to 31.7 percent shooting.

Will North Carolina get its payback and cover, or will surging Miami continue to give the Tar Heels fits? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of North Carolina-Miami you should support Thursday and see which big factor gives one side a huge edge, all from the Vegas oddsmaker crushing college basketball picks.