NC State vs Florida State Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The NC State Wolfpack and the Florida State Seminoles meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Donald L. Tucker Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an NC State Wolfpack vs. Florida State Seminoles prediction.

NC State Wolfpack Recap

The NC State Wolfpack come into this game looking to build on their 79-71 win over Boston College last time out to sit at 11-5 this season. After this game, NC State will head home for a game against Georgia Tech.

Wolfpack Win 6 Of Last 8

Quadir Copeland leads NC State in scoring and assists with 14.1 PPG and 5.8 APG along with 3.3 RPG while Paul McNeil Jr. has 14.1 PPG with 4.3 RPG. Darrion Williams has 13.7 PPG with 5.4 RPG and 3.3 APG and Ven-Allen Lubin has 12.7 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to lead the Wolfpack in rebounding. Tre Holloman has 10.2 PPG with 2.4 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for NC State so far this season. Matt Able has 8.1 PPG with 2.9 RPG as well this season. As a team, NC State is averaging 85.3 PPG on 48% shooting from the field, 37.9% from three and 76.6% from the foul line so far this season.

Florida State Seminoles Recap

The Florida State Seminoles come into this game looking to bounce back from their 91-87 loss at the hands of Duke last time out to sit at 7-8 this season. After this game, Florida State will head on the road for a game against Syracuse.

Seminoles Drop 7 Of Last 9

Robert McCray V leads the Seminoles in scoring and assists with 13.9 PPG and 7 APG along with 3.7 RPG while Chauncey Wiggins has 13 PPG and 4.6 RPG. Lajae Jones has 11.3 PPG with 4.6 RPG and Koba MaGee has 11 PPG with 3.7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Florida State up to this point in the year. Martin Somerville has 9.5 PPG with 3.1 RPG and Alex Steen also has 7 PPG with a team-high 6.1 RPG to lead the Seminoles in rebounding this season. As a team, Florida State is averaging 83.9 PPG on 42.4% shooting from the field, 32.2% from three and 70.7% from the foul line this season.

NC State Wolfpack @ Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the Florida State Seminoles will win

• Florida State has won each of its last six home games against NC State.
• NC State has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against Conference opponents.
• Florida State has won the first half in each of its last six home games against NC State.

Why the NC State Wolfpack will win

• NC State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida State has lost seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• NC State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of NC State’s last 14 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Twenty-three of Florida State’s last 27 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Florida State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.1).
• Florida State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (67.0).
• NC State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.9%).
• NC State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.66).

NC State Wolfpack vs. Florida State Seminoles Prediction

I’m on NC State here. I just think the Wolfpack are the better team here, and while Florida State was able to give Duke a game, I still have doubts that the Seminoles are still any good. I think that NC State has the huge talent and coaching edge here and I think that carries over on the road here. Give me NC State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: NC State -5