Duke (17-2) vs NC State (9-10)
January 27, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Duke -21.5 — Over/Under: 134.5
In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs Duke prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 27th at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 9-10 (2-6) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 63-57 in their last game. NC State trailed 34-26 at halftime, but they did hold SMU to just 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolfpack shot 29.2% from the field, 16.7% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Marcus Hill led NC State with 14 points and two rebounds, while Dontrez Styles added 12 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wolfpack lost to California by a score of 65-62 and Virginia Tech by a score of 79-76. NC State has lost four games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the ACC standings. NC State has scored 70.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Marcus Hill is averaging 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Jayden Taylor is averaging 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. NC State is shooting 44.4% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this season.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 17-2 (9-0) this season after they defeated Wake Forest by a score of 63-56 in their last game. Duke led 35-22 at halftime, but they were outscored 34-28 in the second half in the win. The Blue Devils shot 36.8% from the field, 28.1% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Cooper Flagg led Duke with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Kon Knueppel added 15 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Devils defeated Boston College by a score of 88-63 and Miami by a score of 89-54. Duke has won 13 games in a row and they are currently first in the ACC standings. Duke has scored 80.3 points per game and they have allowed 59.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Cooper Flagg is averaging 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 12.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Duke is shooting 47.9% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this season.
Why NC State will beat Duke
- NC State has won 14 of its last 17 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Duke’s last 10 Monday home games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Ten of NC State’s last 12 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 138+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.3).
- Duke ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.0%).
- NC State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.3%).
- NC State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.2).
NC State vs Duke Prediction
Duke comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they will be at home for this game. The Blue Devils are shooting nearly 48% from the field and they have scored at least 86 points in three of their last four games. Duke has won six of their last eight games by at least 22 points. NC State is just 2-6 in conference play, but they have lost their last four games by a total of 14 points. The Wolfpack are shooting 44.4% from the field and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Duke should win this game pretty easily, but NC State has done a good job of hanging around in games, so give me the points with the Wolfpack.