<p>The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN. The Blue Devils will host the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Duke is favored to win by -13 at home vs. North Carolina.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels +13</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like North Carolina at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tar Heels Lock in a Win at Durham?</h3><h3>North Carolina Tar Heels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tar Heels’ season record dropped to 13-9 after a 73-65 road loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. North Carolina entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>North Carolina led 44-42 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 21 points while allowing 31. Their offensive struggles in the latter half were a key factor in the loss.</p><p>North Carolina put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 54.3% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 3 of 6 from three-point range. RJ Davis also hit 3 of 6 from deep, finishing with 16 points and 5 assists. Zack Austin added 15 points, making 3 of 5 threes and shooting 71.4% overall.</p><p>North Carolina's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tar Heels' opponents hit 9 of 26 threes, shooting 34%. North Carolina also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 80% success rate. The Tar Heels gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Duke?</h3><h3>Duke Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Duke improved to 18-2 on the season with a 74-64 win over NC State on Monday. The Blue Devils were heavy favorites at -21.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just over the O/U line of 134.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Duke clamped down defensively, allowing only 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Duke's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 20 three-point attempts for a 20% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. They did find success at the free-throw line, converting 24 of 28 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 28 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field. Kon Knueppel added 19 points, though he shot just 33.3% overall and 30% from three. Dontrez Styles was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 18 points, while Trey Parker knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, scoring 15 points in 18 minutes.</p><p>Even with Duke sending their opponents to the line 28 times, their defense held strong, allowing just 64 points. The Blue Devils limited their opponents to 39% shooting from the field, including a 20% mark from beyond the arc, where they hit only 4 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Duke's defense struggled a bit inside, giving up 48% shooting on two-point attempts (19/39). They also allowed 15 offensive rebounds, which contributed to their opponents' 28 free-throw attempts, where they shot 85%.</p>

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