<p>The North Carolina Tar Heels will travel to Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles in a highly anticipated ACC matchup on February 27, 2023. With the point spread favoring Florida State by 8 points, this game has the potential to be a great opportunity for bettors to win big. Let's take a closer look at the recent performances of each team to help us make an informed decision.</p>
<h2>North Carolina Tar Heels Last Game: </h2>
<p>The Tar Heels come into this game with some momentum after winning their last game against UVA, 71-63. They covered the spread by winning by 8 points, which is double the spread they are facing in this game. The Tar Heels were led by their offense, with a 46.81% field goal percentage, 77.27% free throw percentage, and 10 three-pointers. They will look to carry that offensive production into this game.</p>
<h2>Florida State Seminoles Last Game: </h2>
<p>The Seminoles are also coming off a win in their last game against Miami, 85-84. They won as 13-point underdogs and covered the spread by a wide margin. Their offense was impressive, shooting 52.38% from the field, 85.71% from the free-throw line, and making 7 three-pointers. The Seminoles will aim to continue their offensive production against the Tar Heels.</p>
<h2>POWER STATS </h2>
<h3>Assists Turnovers:</h3>
<p>Florida State has an edge in assists, averaging 13.76 compared to North Carolina's 11.83. However, the Tar Heels have a better turnover ratio with 10.83 compared to Florida State's 12.34.</p>
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<h2>Rebounding: </h2>
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<p>North Carolina has a significant advantage in rebounding, with 39.9 total rebounds per game compared to Florida State's 31.28. The Tar Heels are averaging 28.52 defensive rebounds per game, which is almost six more than Florida State's 22.69.</p>
<h3>Shooting Percentage: </h3>
<p>Both teams have similar offensive shooting percentages, with North Carolina averaging 43.6% and Florida State averaging 43.72%. However, Florida State has a better defensive shooting percentage, allowing only 45.47% compared to North Carolina's 43.49%. This could potentially make it difficult for North Carolina to score.</p>
<h2>Betting Trends </h2>
<p>The Florida State Seminoles have had a tough time lately when playing at home, as they have only covered the spread in one out of their last five games and have not won a single game outright in their last five home games. Furthermore, their track record against North Carolina is not great, as they have only covered the spread once in their last nine matchups and have only won four out of their last 14 games against them. On a positive note, Florida State has been able to keep the total score under the betting line in five out of their last seven games against North Carolina at home.</p>
<p>North Carolina Tar Heels have also struggled when playing on the road, as they have not covered the spread in their last five away games and have only won three out of their last 12 road games. However, they have a good record against Florida State, having covered the spread in 10 out of their last 14 games against them and winning 10 out of those 14 games outright. Like Florida State, North Carolina has also been able to keep the total score under the betting line in five out of their last seven games against Florida State. On a negative note, they have only won one out of their last five games when playing on the road against Florida State.</p>
<h2>Injuries: </h2>
<p>The Tar Heels will be without forward W. Shaver, who is out for the season with a foot injury. Florida State will be without guard C. Fletcher, who is out for the season with a knee injury. They are also missing guards J. Bembry, who is out for the season with a redshirt, and J. Gainey, who is out for the season with a knee injury.</p>