Clemson vs NC State Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Clemson Tigers are visiting the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, February 1st at the Lenovo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clemson Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction. We will examine:

The NC State Wolfpack’s recent form and player performance

The Clemson Tigers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the NC State Wolfpack

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Clemson Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between Clemson Tigers and NC State Wolfpack

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

NC State Wolfpack Preview

The NC State Wolfpack have a 9-11 record this season and are sitting in the 16th place in the Atlantic Coast. NC State is coming off a 64-74 loss to Duke. The Wolfpack are 7-13 against the spread, and 7-13in over/under while having a 9-4 home record.

Offensively, NC State is averaging 70.4 points per game, which ranks 276th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.4 points per game (69th). The Wolfpack shoot 44.2% from the field (259th) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (309th). The Wolfpack shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line (199th) and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game (326th).

Marcus Hill leads NC State in scoring with an average of 12.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Jayden Taylor adds 12.5 points per game.

Clemson Tigers Preview

The Clemson Tigers have a 17-4 record this season and are sitting in the third place in the Atlantic Coast. The Tigers are coming off a 72-57 win over Virginia Tech. The Tigers are 12-9 against the spread, and 11-10 in over/under, while having a 4-3 road record this season.

Offensively, Clemson is averaging 77.4 points per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 66.5 points per game (50th). The Tigers shoot 46.8% from the field (85th) and 38.9% from beyond the arc (12th). The Tigers shoot 77.4% from the free throw line (27th) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (228th).

Chase Hunter leads Clemson in scoring this season, with an average of 17.1 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Ian Schieffelin adds 12.6 points and a team-high 9.7 rebounds per game.

Why the NC State Wolfpack will win

• NC State has won seven of its last eight games at Lenovo Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• NC State has won the first half in 39 of its last 50 day games at Lenovo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won each of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• NC State has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Clemson has won the first half in each of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven games between Clemson and NC State has produced a total of 134+ points.
• Five of Clemson’s last six day games have produced a total of 134+ points.

Clemson Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack Head-to-Head

Clemson is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against NC State, and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, NC State won 78-77 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Clemson Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction

In this Clemson Tigers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, Clemson is coming as a -5.5 road favorites. Clemson is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and are in excellent form lately, with an 8-1 record in their last 9 games and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. On the other hand, the Wolfpack are struggling lately, going for 1-7 in their last 8 games, so the value here lies with the road team. Take the Clemson Tigers and lay the points on the road.