NC State (2-0) vs Coastal Carolina (1-0)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: NC State -19.5 / Coastal Carolina +19.5 — Over/Under: 143.5
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are visiting the NC State Wolfpack on Wednesday, November 13th at the Lenovo Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. NC State Wolfpack Prediction.
NC State Wolfpack Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are perfect this season with a 2-0 record and are tied with 8 more teams in the 5th place of the Atlantic Coast. They have a 2-0 home record and are 1-1 against the spread, and 0-2 in over/under this season.
Offensively, NC State is averaging an elite 89 points per game, which ranks 70th in the nation, while defensively they allow 69 points per game (162nd). The Wolfpack boast a top-20 field goal percentage, with 55.6% (18th), while their 3-point shooting is in the middle of the pack, with 34.8% (163rd).
NC State is coming off an 81-722 home win against Presbyterian, not covering the spread and the game went under the 154.5-point total. NC State shot lights out in this game, with a robust 55% from the field. Jayden Taylor led NC State’s offense with 19 points and 5 steals.
Taylor leads NC State in scoring this season, with 13.5 points, while Ben Middlebrooks adds 13 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are coming off a terrible 9-22 season, finishing 13th in the Sun Belt with a 5-13 conference record. Coastal Carolina had a 7-12 home record but were terrible on the road with 1-9. The Chanticleers were 14-11-2 against the spread and 15-12 in over/under.
Coastal Carolina is coming off a 60-56 home win against Western Michigan, pushing the spread and the game went under the 141-point total. Coastal Carolina played excellent defense, holding Western Michigan into just 35% from the field and 20% from downtown. Rasheed Jones led Coastal Carolina’s offense with 15 points.
Jacob Meyer led the Chanticleers in scoring last season with 15.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Ginika Ojiako added 12.6 points and a team-high 10.6 rebounds per game. Coastal Carolina will face Jacksonville State following this game.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won each of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Coastal Carolina has lost each of its last six road games following a road loss.
- NC State has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
Why the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will win
- Coastal Carolina has won three of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.
- Coastal Carolina has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-conference opponents.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction
In this Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. NC State Wolfpack Prediction, NC State is coming as big -19.5 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Wolfpack have started the season strong with elite offense and shooting percentage while being perfect at home, where they were strong throughout last season. Coastal Carolina is coming off a win where they scored just 60 points, and their road record was terrible last season. There is only one way to see this, and it is a big NC State win. Take the NC State Wolfpack and lay the points at home in this one.