North Carolina (15-11) vs NC State (10-15)
February 19, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: North Carolina -9.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs North Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th, at the Dean Smith Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Wolfpack’s recent form and recent player performance
-The Tar Heels’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NC State
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Carolina
-Recent betting trends in games played between NC State and North Carolina
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wolfpack and Tar Heels.
Can North Carolina Build on the Last Game?
North Carolina hasn’t played all that well this season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. North Carolina scored 88 points against Syracuse, and they ended up winning by six points. Ian Jackson had a strong game putting up 23 points and four rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. The offense was balanced, and they are going to need the offense to be better here.
UNC sits with a 15-11 record overall and they have gone 7-18-1 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 9-12 against the spread. North Carolina is averaging 80. Points while their defense is giving up 76.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 45th in the league, while the defense is ranked 312th. They are a good shot-blocking team, averaging 4.12 blocks per game which is 81st in the league. RJ Davis is averaging 17.3 points while shooting 40.5 percent from the field.
Why North Carolina Will Beat NC State
- North Carolina has won 13 of its last 14 games at Dean E. Smith Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- NC State has lost each of its last six road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- NC State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
NC State Looks for Second Straight Win
NC State played well in the last game scoring 70 points against Boston College, and that was enough for the eight-point victory. At halftime, they were up 44-29 and in the second half, they held on. Jayden Taylor had a strong game putting up 19 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Louisville, NC State didn’t play as well and they ended up losing 91-66. The defense has to be better here.
NC State sits with a 10-15 record overall and they have gone 8-17 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 0-7 straight up. NC State is averaging 69.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 294th in the league while the defense is ranked 81st in the league. Guard Marcus Hill has been the top player averaging 12.6 points while shooting 47 percent from the field and 20.6 percent from behind the three-point line. NC State will play against Wake Forest, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, and Miami following this one.
NC State vs North Carolina Prediction
NC State being away from home this season has been a problem and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. North Carolina is averaging 80.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue putting on an offensive show here. Look for it to be a balanced offensive attack here, and this game is going to be a blowout here. Back North Carolina to win this game and cover the spread.