<p>The East Carolina Pirates will travel to face the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. The game is set for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. This is a non-conference game between the Pirates from the American Athletic Conference and the 12th-ranked Tar Heels from the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p> <p>The Tar Heels come into the game with an impressive 11-1 record for the season. They have been strong at home, with a 9-1 record. On the other hand, the Pirates are 5-7 overall and have struggled on the road, losing all three away games this season. The Tar Heels are favored by 27.5 points, and the over/under for the game is set at 144.5 points.</p> <h2>East Carolina Pirates vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: East Carolina Pirates vs North Carolina Tar Heels</li><li>Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill NC</li><li>Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds: North Carolina Tar Heels -27.5, East Carolina Pirates +27.5</li></ul> <h2>East Carolina Pirates Team Preview</h2> <p>The East Carolina Pirates have had a mixed season so far. They hold a 5-7 record, with all five wins coming at home. Away games have been challenging, as they have not secured a win on the road yet.</p> <p>Offensively, the Pirates average 68.4 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 40.8%, which ranks low among teams. However, they excel in free throws, making 17.3 per game.</p> <p>Jordan Riley leads the team with 21.7 points per game. Giovanni Emejuru contributes 13.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Corey Caulker adds depth with 7.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.</p> <h2>North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview</h2> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels have a strong start to their season. They hold an 11-1 record, with a 9-1 performance at home. They are ranked #12 in the AP rankings and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.</p> <p>The Tar Heels are scoring 79.9 points per game, making them a competitive team offensively. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.0, and they excel in two-point shots with a 57.7% success rate. They average 41.8 rebounds per game, which ranks them 33rd nationally.</p> <p>Caleb Wilson is a key player, averaging 19.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Henri Veesaar contributes with 16.9 points and 9.2 rebounds on average. Seth Trimble also plays an important role, with 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, North Carolina at -27.5 is the recommendation. North Carolina averages 79.9 points per game, while East Carolina scores 68.4. With North Carolina's strong offense and East Carolina's weak defense, a projected score of North Carolina 88, East Carolina 60 seems likely. This should cover the spread.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, take the under at 144.5. Combining the projected score of North Carolina 88 and East Carolina 60 gives a total of 148. However, considering East Carolina's low field goal percentage, this total may be optimistic. The under is a safer choice given the stats.</p>

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