Match DetailsFixture: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. NC State Wolfpack - NCAA Men's Basketball Date & Time: Tuesday, December 22nd, 9 PM ETVenue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North CarolinaThe NC State Wolfpack will host the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels in their ACC season opener. The two in-state rivals share a lot of history, with the Tar Heels controlling the overall record with 160 victories to the Wolfpack's 78 wins.North Carolina Tar Heels PreviewThe North Carolina Tarheels are coming off a win over the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday.The Tar Heels have not lost to an unranked opponent all year and are giving up an average of 60.8 points per game.𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟱 🆚 Kentucky 📼#CarolinaFamily pic.twitter.com/QqsudSxrtO— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) December 20, 2020The Tar Heels will need to control the boards to continue their streak. They are out-rebounding their opponents by a margin of 12.7 rebounds a game.Key Player - Armando BacotElon v North CarolinaThe key player for the North Carolina Tar Heels is Armando Bacot. The sophomore forward had a team-high 14 points against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, where 11 of them came in the second half.Bacot will need to pick up where he left off and continue to use his 6'10 frame to his advantage in the paint.North Carolina Tar Heels Predicted LineupGarrison Brooks, Armando Bacot, Leaky Black, Caleb Love, RJ DavisNC State Wolfpack PreviewThe NC State Wolfpack are 4-1 on the year and are coming off a win over the Campbell Fighting Camels.The Wolfpack showed impressive perimeter defense, holding the camels to just 2/17 from behind the arc.Got the job done. @JericoleHellems with a season-high 19 points. pic.twitter.com/yQAaArAFo0— NC State Men's Bball (@PackMensBball) December 19, 2020For the Wolfpack to continue their 3-0 unbeaten streak at home this season, they will need to continue to play impressive defense and try to throw off the more talented Tar Heels.Key Player - Jericole HellemsNorth Carolina State v DukeJericole Hellems is the key player for the NC State Wolfpack. Hellems is coming off his season-high in scoring, with 19 points in the previous game.For the Wolfpack to have a chance at upsetting the North Carolina Tar Heels, the junior forward will need to continue his season's best performance.NC State Wolfpack Predicted LineupJericole Hellems, Manny Bates, Devon Daniels, Thomas Allen, Braxton BeverlyNorth Carolina vs. NC State PredictionThe North Carolina Tar Heels will win against their in-state rivals, the NC State Wolfpack, on Tuesday night. Expect a low scoring game where both sides play solid defense.How to watch North Carolina vs. NC StateThe game will be broadcasted live on the ACC network.