Louisville vs NC State Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

The Louisville Cardinals are visiting the NC State Wolfpack on Wednesday, February 12th at the Lenovo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction. We will examine:

The NC State Wolfpack’s recent form and player performance

The Louisville Cardinals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the NC State Wolfpack

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Louisville Cardinals

Recent betting trends in games played between the Louisville Cardinals and NC State Wolfpack

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack game

NC State Wolfpack Preview

The NC State Wolfpack have a 9-14 record this season and are sitting in 17th place in the Atlantic Coast. NC State is coming off a 73-74 loss to Stanford. The Wolfpack are 8-15 against the spread, and 8-15 in over/under while having a 9-5 home record.

Offensively, NC State is averaging 69.6 points per game, which ranks 295th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68 points per game (69th). The Wolfpack shoot 43.4% from the field (256th) and 31.9% from beyond the arc (296th). The Wolfpack shoot 71.9% from the free-throw line (183rd) and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game (319th).

Marcus Hill leads NC State in scoring with an average of 12.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jayden Taylor adds 11.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

Louisville Cardinals Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have an 18-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the ACC. Louisville is coming off an 88-78 win over Miami FL. The Cardinals are 14-10 against the spread, and 8-16 in over/under while having a 6-2 road record. 

Offensively, Louisville is averaging 79.2 points per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.5 points per game (109th). The Cardinals shoot 44.2% from the field (211th) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (284th). The Cardinals shoot 73.5% from the free throw line (125th) and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game (43rd).

Chucky Hepburn leads Louisville in scoring this season, with an average of 15 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 6.2 assists, while Terrence Edwards adds 14.6 points and 4 rebounds per game. Louisville will play against Notre Dame following this one.

Why the NC State Wolfpack will win

• NC State has won each of its last four games against Louisville.
• NC State has won the first half in three of its last four games against Louisville.

Why the Louisville Cardinals will win

• NC State has lost each of its last eight games.
• Louisville has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Louisville has won the first half in each of its last 14 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction

NC State has won their last four meetings against Louisville, while Louisville is 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over/under is 5-5 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, NC State won 94-85 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, Louisville is coming as a -7.5 road favorites. Louisville is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record, and have been very good on the road this season. The Cardinals have been red-hot lately with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, while the Wolfpack are struggling with eight consecutive losses. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the Louisville Cardinals and lay the points on the road.