Florida State Seminoles (FSU)
Basketball NCAAB Tue 30 Dec 19:00
North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Florida State vs North Carolina

The Florida State Seminoles face the North Carolina Tar Heels, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 30.

Points Look in Short Supply

We’ve identified a betting angle for Florida State vs North Carolina on the totals. Our prediction is Under 161.5 points which can be backed at odds of -110.

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UNC Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Florida State Seminoles previous game saw them claim a 87-63 home win over Jacksonville Dolphins.

North Carolina Tar Heels won their last game which was at home. It was a 99-51 triumph against East Carolina Pirates.

Head-to-Head Statistics

North Carolina beat FSU when the teams last met. It was a 96-85 scoreline. North Carolina have six straight victories against FSU. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
North Carolina 12-1 1058 826 232 10-0 2-1 6W
Florida State 7-6 1105 1018 87 7-3 0-3 2W
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Florida State vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Florida State vs North Carolina betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

161.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are therefore happy to play the -110 about Under when it comes to this college contest.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.

Key Florida State vs North Carolina stats:

  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 FSU games on the road.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 FSU games on the road.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 FSU games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 UNC games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 UNC games.

Under 161.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 161.5
Spread North Carolina -14.5
Result & BTTS 80 North Carolina / No

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 161.5 points, along with North Carolina -14.5 on the spread and North Carolina/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Florida State Florida State logo 69 - 88 North Carolina logo North Carolina

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Tar Heels to claim a 88-69 win which will hopefully go close.

Florida State vs North Carolina Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

UNC Heavy Favorites to Win

You might not get rich backing North Carolina at -1429. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Florida State are trading at +810.

14.5 is the spread and 161.5 is the total points line. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 161.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida State logo Florida State Stats
North Carolina logo North Carolina Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
North Carolina 12-1 1058 826 232 10-0 2-1 6W
California 12-1 1080 867 213 12-0 0-1 9W
Duke 11-1 1046 751 295 8-0 3-1 1L
Virginia 11-1 1046 798 248 9-0 2-1 6W
Miami 11-2 1163 880 283 9-1 2-1 6W
SMU 11-2 1184 994 190 10-0 1-2 2W
Virginia Tech 11-2 1080 944 136 9-0 2-2 5W
Stanford 11-2 1064 940 124 7-2 4-0 4W
Louisville 10-2 1099 818 281 8-0 2-2 1W
Clemson 10-3 1036 856 180 9-0 1-3 3W
NC State 9-4 1148 938 210 8-2 1-2 2W
Syracuse 9-4 970 843 127 8-1 1-3 3W
Wake Forest 9-4 1091 966 125 7-2 2-2 1L
Notre Dame 9-4 997 889 108 8-1 1-3 1L
Georgia Tech 9-4 995 914 81 9-2 0-2 4W
Florida State 7-6 1105 1018 87 7-3 0-3 2W
Pittsburgh 7-6 962 881 81 6-3 1-3 2W
Boston College 7-6 918 867 51 6-5 1-1 2W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak