so this considered a home game for UNC?

They will have alot of support today. I'm looking for tickets as we speak. Does it matter? Only if u take into account their tournament record is something like 32-1 when playing the 1st wknd of games in NC in the past 40 years. That said, A&M may cover. I took unc -6 but I'll probably pay for it.... 

The simple answer is 

The simple answer is yes.  Playing in your home state is a huge advantage.  UNC is 34-1 in their home state in the NCAA Tournament and this includes 12-0 in Charlotte.  

However, I am not sure how many of these were won ATS and that is the main question.  People will play this huge angle today.  I will not.  

It keeps sending my reply too early. 

A&M has the bigs to dominate the boards and their defense is ranked 40 in Effiency vs 112 for UNC.  

Plus I have A&M winning in my bracket so there is that.  

Good luck with your choice!

The crowd cant score and defend...its up to the players...unless its in Chapel Hill, the arena is a unique setting for both teams....maybe a 5% edge but dont believe in the myth of home state crowds making a difference...the better team usually wins SU, whereas covering the spread is completely up to the players, and more often than not - the refs!!!