An 11-game home winning streak is on the line for the North Carolina State Wolfpack (14-6, 5-4 ACC) when they square off with the North Carolina Tar Heels (9-10, 2-6 ACC) at PNC Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020, and will air on ESPN.
North Carolina Tar Heels at North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolfpack lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 64-58, while the Tar Heels easily got past the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 94-71.
The Tar Heels held the Hurricanes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.1 (below their season average of 25.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.652 (above their season average of 0.447). North Carolina State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 24.2). North Carolina State rallied around Markell Johnson, who recorded 21 points. Meanwhile, Armando Bacot had a good outing for North Carolina, finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
The Tar Heels dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, North Carolina won 113-96. North Carolina made good use of their 37 trips to the free throw line, making 31 of them (83.8 percent). North Carolina State, meanwhile, was just 15-24 (62.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
North Carolina State could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. North Carolina State ranks 21st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while North Carolina forces the 13th-fewest turnovers (16.1 percent).
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina averages 43.6 rebounds per game, which ranks first in the nation. North Carolina State ranks 198th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Wolfpack rank 45th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Tar Heels rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- North Carolina ranks 50th in assists per game (15.0) while North Carolina State ranks 113th (13.7).
- The Wolfpack rank 88th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while the Tar Heels rank 270th (26.5).
- North Carolina State ranks 69th in steals per game (7.5) while North Carolina ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (13.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
- The Tar Heels have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, North Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
