The seventh-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels (19-5) aim to continue their success on the road against the Syracuse Orange (15-9) on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM ET at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The Tar Heels are favored on the road, as their point spread comes in at -8.5 (-110).

The Tar Heels were able to get back on track after a recent loss to the Clemson Tigers, which was a 75-72 outing over the Miami Hurricanes. They are now 3-2 over their last five games, as they seek consistency on the road.

RJ Davis will be key here, as he leads the Tar Heels with 21.5 points per game. He is also making 43.2 percent of his shots, along with a 90.7 success rate from the foul line.

The Tar Heels maintain a consistent average of 82.5 points, boasting a 44.8 percent success rate in field goals. Demonstrating effective teamwork, they register 14.3 assists per game, enhancing their scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they allow 70.4 points, contributing to a favorable point differential relative to their offensive output. Notable stats encompass 41.4 rebounds, 4.3 blocks, and 6.1 steals per game.

The Orange have gone 2-3 in their last five games, also falling short to the Clemson Tigers. This was their most recent defeat, which was a 77-68 outing against them. This also put them back on the losing side after winning the previous battle to the Louisville Cardinals.

Judah Mintz is pivotal to their success here, as he leads them with 18.2 points and 4.6 assists per game. His averages on shooting could be better, as he lands 42.8 percent from the field but 74.9 from the foul line.

The Orange consistently score an average of 75.6 points per game with an impressive 44.6 percent shooting accuracy. Their adept ball movement, reflected in an average of 13.9 assists per game, aligns closely with the Tar Heels to create scoring opportunities.

On the defensive end, they limit opponents to an average of 74.5 points per game, emphasizing a strong margin of victory. Additionally, they grab an average of 34.9 rebounds, 4.5 blocks, and 9.4 steals per game, showcasing their versatile ability to disrupt opposing teams.

Bookmaker provides betting odds for the college basketball match, with an 8.5-point advantage favoring the North Carolina Tar. Insights from the market indicate an 80.4 percent chance of the Tar Heels winning on the road. Looking at their stats and strength of schedule so far, the Tar Heels are most likely to win and cover the spread.