The Kansas Jayhawks and North Carolina Tar Heels will face off in the 2022 NCAA Basketball Tournament championship game after winning their Final Four matchups in New Orleans.

Kansas enters as a 4.5-point favorite, which reflects both their #1 seed status and dominant semifinal performance against Villanova. North Carolina, coming off an emotional rivalry win over Duke, could face challenges maintaining intensity after such a draining victory.

The over/under is set at 153.5 points, with both teams showcasing different but effective offensive styles:

• Kansas relies on guard play and perimeter shooting, led by Ochai Agbaji (6/7 from three-point range in semifinal) and Remy Martin
• North Carolina features strong interior presence with forwards Armando Bacot and Brady Manek

Key Factors for Championship Game:

• Recovery and emotional reset after semifinal games
• Perimeter defense will be crucial for both teams
• Contrasting offensive styles could lead to high scoring
• Kansas' outside shooting vs North Carolina's interior game

The team that best defends the perimeter and maintains energy levels after the quick turnaround will have the advantage in this matchup between two of college basketball's most storied programs.

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