North Carolina-North Carolina State Lines Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at RBC Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. North Carolina scored 46 points in the first half and dumped Florida State 80-77 last time out. North Carolina failed to cover the 11-point spread, while the game's 157 points made it OVER the posted total of 149.5. Ty Lawson sparked North Carolina with 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Danny Green chipped in with 20 points in the win. Courtney Fells scored 24 points to lift North Carolina State past Miami 84-81 in overtime on Tuesday night. North Carolina State cashed as 2-point home underdogs as the teams played over the 136.5-point total posted by sportsbooks. Current streak: North Carolina has won 4 straight games. Team records: North Carolina: 18-2 SU, 9-10 ATS North Carolina State: 11-7 SU, 8-5-1 ATS North Carolina most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-2 Before playing Maryland are 9-1 After playing Florida State are 6-4 After a win are 8-2 North Carolina State most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-3 Before playing North Carolina Central are 1-0 After playing Miami are 1-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: North Carolina is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games on the road North Carolina is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing North Carolina State North Carolina is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of North Carolina's last 9 games when playing North Carolina State The total has gone OVER in 8 of North Carolina State's last 9 games when playing North Carolina The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Carolina State's last 7 games when playing at home against North Carolina North Carolina State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 5 games Next up: North Carolina home to Maryland, Tuesday, February 3 North Carolina State home to North Carolina Central, Tuesday, February 3