Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: ESPN+
The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4) will look to claim victory against the unbeaten Florida Gators (10-0) at Spectrum Center this Tuesday.
In their most recent matchup, the Florida Gators secured a decisive 83-66 victory over Arizona State. The Gators recorded an impressive 47.8% shooting from the field, converting 32 out of 67 attempts, including 10 of 30 from long range (33.3%). From the free throw line, Florida excelled, hitting 9 of 10 shots, yielding a stellar 90.0% success rate. They dominated the boards, gathering 43 rebounds, with 10 coming from the offensive end. The squad also totaled 17 assists, while creating 11 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Defensively, the Gators held Arizona State to a shooting percentage of 37.1%, with 23 successful shots out of 62 attempts. Arizona State managed 9 assists and recorded 7 steals during the contest, alongside collecting 25 rebounds (5 offensive, 20 defensive). The Sun Devils converted 68.4% from the free throw stripe, making 13 of 19 attempts, and hit 7 of 25 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Florida accumulated 19, while Arizona State had 11.
Walter Clayton Jr. made a significant contribution to the victory, showcasing his talent with a shooting percentage of 44.4% from the floor, along with 3 assists in 33 minutes of play. He notched an impressive 25 points on 8 of 18 shooting.
For the season, the Florida Gators boast an undefeated record at 10-0, averaging 86.2 points per game, placing them 17th in NCAA basketball. They shoot 47.3% from the field and 33.6% on three-point attempts (97 of 289), while maintaining 73.0% from the free throw line. As a team, Florida is grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game and has dished out 157 assists overall, ranking 141st nationally. They are averaging 10.3 turnovers per game and committing 15.7 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Gators are forcing 13.7 turnovers each game while drawing 17.1 fouls. They limit opponents to 30.0% beyond the arc and are 46th in college basketball for points per game allowed, conceding 65.1. Their field goal defense stands at 38.2% (234 out of 612) and they average 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking 17th for the fewest assists given up with only 96.
Conversely, the North Carolina Tar Heels last played against La Salle, winning decisively with a score of 93-67. In terms of rebounding, North Carolina allowed La Salle to collect 31 rebounds (11 offensive). The Tar Heels achieved a shooting percentage of 53.7% from the field, making 36 of 67 attempts, and hit 32.3% from three-point range, splashing 10 of 31 shots. At the free-throw line, North Carolina shot 47.8%, converting 11 of 23 attempts as La Salle committed 16 fouls. The Tar Heels allowed La Salle to hit 35.6% of their shots, with 26 successful field goals out of 73 attempts. North Carolina gathered a total of 45 rebounds in this matchup, including 33 defensive and 12 offensive boards.
Cade Tyson was instrumental in the Tar Heels’ performance, shooting 64.3% from the field after hitting 9 of 14 shots, while collecting 5 rebounds and contributing 23 points in just 21 minutes of action.
Currently, North Carolina records a 6-4 win-loss tally this season. Offensively, the Tar Heels are shooting 46.9%, ranking 114th in Division 1 basketball. They have scored a total of 868 points this season, averaging 86.8 points per game, and are pulling down 39.5 rebounds per contest. The team dishes out assists at a rate of 14.6 times per game (150th in the nation) and averages 10.9 turnovers per game. Additionally, North Carolina commits 17.8 personal fouls on average and boasts a free throw percentage of 75.5%.
On the defensive side, the Tar Heels are ranked 332nd in Division 1 for points allowed, giving up an average of 78.7 points per game. They force 11.6 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 42.0% from the floor (ranking 139th). North Carolina’s defense allows a 34.3% success rate on three-point shots (93 of 271), and opponents convert 75.7% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish 13.8 assists and average 36.9 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 244th and 292nd, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA basketball clash against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on North Carolina (+3.5)
