<p>The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are set to play against the #12 North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This non-conference game will take place at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The game will be broadcast on ACCN at 8:00 PM ET.</p> <p>The Buccaneers, hailing from the Southern Conference, hold an 8-3 record this season. They face a tough challenge against the Tar Heels, who are ranked 12th and have a 9-1 record. The Tar Heels are favored with a spread of -15.5, while the Buccaneers come in as the underdog with a spread of +15.5.</p> <h2>East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs North Carolina Tar Heels</li><li>Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill NC</li><li>Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds:</li><ul><li>East Tennessee State Spread: +15.5 (-114)</li><li>North Carolina Spread: -15.5 (-109)</li><li>East Tennessee State MoneyLine: +943</li><li>North Carolina MoneyLine: -1683</li><li>Over: 149.5 (-113)</li><li>Under: 149.5 (-110)</li></ul></ul> <h2>East Tennessee State Buccaneers Team Preview</h2> <p>The East Tennessee State Buccaneers have had a mixed season so far. They hold a record of 8 wins and 3 losses, with a perfect 7-0 at home but only 1-3 away. In their most recent game, they lost by just one point against Austin Peay, ending 75-76.</p> <p>Offensively, the Buccaneers score an average of 80.7 points per game, ranking 129th in the league. They have a strong field goal percentage of 49.2, which is 46th overall. Their three-point shooting, however, is less accurate, with a percentage of 32.4, placing them at 251st.</p> <p>Key players for the Buccaneers include Brian Taylor II, who averages 13.7 points per game, and Cam Morris III, with 14.2 points per game. Blake Barkley is another standout, contributing 12 points per game with a field goal percentage of 60.3. The team averages 16.4 assists per game, showing good ball movement on the court.</p> <h2>North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview</h2> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels are on a strong run this season with a record of 9-1. At home, they have been dominant, winning 8 out of 9 games. Their recent victory over USC Upstate Spartans with a score of 80-62 showcases their strong performance.</p> <p>The team's offensive stats are solid, scoring an average of 81.1 points per game. They excel in rebounds, grabbing 42.8 per game, ranking them 21st. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.6, contributing to their high-scoring games.</p> <p>Key players like Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar have been pivotal this season. Wilson averages 19.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, while Veesaar contributes 16 points and 9.2 rebounds. Together, they form a strong front for the Tar Heels.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The North Carolina Tar Heels are favored by 15.5 points against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers. North Carolina averages 81.1 points per game, while East Tennessee State averages 80.7. Given the close scoring and East Tennessee State's solid shooting stats, picking East Tennessee State to cover the +15.5 spread seems wise.</p> <p>The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points. Combining both teams' scoring averages gives a total of 161.8 points. With both teams capable of high-scoring games and decent field goal percentages, taking the over 149.5 points looks like a strong choice.</p>

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