- Game: Florida State Seminoles vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Location: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Florida State Seminoles (7-6) will travel to the Dean E. Smith Center for an exciting matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels (12-1) on Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Florida State Seminoles faced Jacksonville and secured a decisive victory with a score of 87-63. The Seminoles committed 17 personal fouls, while Jacksonville had 22. They hit 5 of 31 attempts from long-range, while Jacksonville converted 10 of 14 free throws for a 71.4% rate. On the boards, Jacksonville recorded 26 rebounds (8 offensive, 18 defensive) but did not manage any blocks. Jacksonville dished out 11 assists and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, the Seminoles allowed their opponents to shoot 40.0%, allowing 24 field goals on 60 attempts. Florida State made 19 assists in the game, generated 7 turnovers, and secured 3 steals. They dominated the boards with a total of 41 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 26 attempts for a percentage of 76.9%, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 45.9% (28 of 61) and hitting 11 of 33 from beyond the arc.
Martin Somerville was a standout player, shooting 50.0% from the field with 2 assists. He played for 29 minutes, securing 4 rebounds and scoring 23 points on 5 of 10 shooting.
Florida State enters this game with a season record of 7-6. They average 85.0 points per game, ranking 61st in Division 1, and shoot 42.2% from the field. From three-point territory, they are shooting 31.4% (148 of 471) and converting 71.5% from the free-throw line. The Seminoles average 38.7 rebounds per game and have accumulated 210 assists this season, positioning them 80th in Division 1 for team assists. They turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times each game and commit 20.3 personal fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Seminoles force 17.5 turnovers per game while drawing 18.9 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.4% shooting from three-point range but stand at 298th in the nation for points allowed per game (78.3). Florida State allows field goal percentage of 44.2% (345 out of 781) and yields 39.8 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 305th in college basketball in assists allowed, with 198 given up this season.
The North Carolina Tar Heels most recently triumphed over East Carolina with a commanding score of 99-51. In terms of rebounding, North Carolina allowed East Carolina to grab 31 total rebounds (14 offensive). The Tar Heels struggled from three-point territory, making only 2 of 22 attempts for a dismal 9.1%. From the charity stripe, they completed 11 of 17 attempts (64.7%). East Carolina managed 19 of 73 shots from the field, translating to a shooting percentage of 26.0%. North Carolina, by contrast, shot 54.0%, hitting 34 of 63 shots. They converted 12 of 25 three-point attempts for an impressive rate of 48.0%. With East Carolina committing 23 personal fouls, the Tar Heels went to the line for 30 free throws. They registered 12 turnovers but collected 11 steals throughout the game, achieving a total of 43 rebounds, including 31 defensive and 12 offensive boards.
Caleb Wilson was notable for the Tar Heels, making 7 of 11 shots for a 63.6% conversion rate while pulling in 12 rebounds. He scored 21 points in 24 minutes on the floor and tallied 1 assist.
North Carolina boasts a solid win-loss record of 12-1 so far this season. They make an average of 15.0 personal fouls per game and convert 68.4% from the free-throw line. The Tar Heels record an impressive 17.2 assists per game (61st in college basketball) and average 10.1 turnovers per game. They have accumulated a total of 1,058 points this season for an average of 81.4 points per game and secure 42.3 rebounds each matchup. Offensively, North Carolina’s shooting percentage stands at 47.5%, placing them 96th nationally.
Defensively, the Tar Heels rank 16th in Division 1 for points allowed per game with 63.5. They force an average of 9.7 turnovers and limit opponents to a floor shooting percentage of 36.2% (4th best in college basketball). North Carolina allows a three-point shooting percentage of 28.0% (80 of 286) and a charity stripe conversion rate of 71.1%. They also concede 10.8 assists and 33.8 total rebounds per game, ranking 37th and 153rd in Division 1, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on North Carolina
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