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Feb 24, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (22) shoots as forward Joel James (42) and guard/forward Justin Jackson (44) look on and North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Beejay Anya (21) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, January 7th, the (12-3) NC State Wolfpack will be on the road to take on the (13-3) North Carolina Tar Heels.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: North Carolina 18.6 PPG > NC State 10.5 PPG
Points per game: North Carolina 87.9 PPG > NC State 84.5 PPG
Points allowed per game: North Carolina 69.3 PPG > NC State 74.0 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: NC State 49.8% > North Carolina 47.3%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: North Carolina 39.9% > NC State 41.0%
Three Point Percentage: NC State 38.6% > North Carolina 36.4%
Turnovers per game: North Carolina 13.6 > NC State 13.1
Rebounds per game: North Carolina 45.6 > NC State 39.2
Assists per game: North Carolina 18.2 > NC State 16.1
Summary:
North Carolina is (3-2) in their last five games while NC State is (4-1). The statistics favor North Carolina in nearly every category. The Tar Heels have a big edge defensively and on the glass as well. NC State is a very dangerous offensive team as they have five players averaging double figure points. Dennis Smith Jr. is having an excellent season averaging nearly 20 points per game. I think this will be a close game because these teams are pretty evenly matched. With two of the top 20 teams in terms of scoring this should be an up-tempo shoot-out. I like North Carolina to win this one at home where they are (9-1) to start the season.
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