| MATCHUP | Syracuse Orange | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-8 | 14-6 |
| Where | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
NC State Wolfpack Preview
The NC State Wolfpack have a 14-6 overall record this season and a 5-2 conference record. They are coming off an 81-72 away win against Pittsburgh and their previous three games were an 80-76 away win against Clemson in overtime, a 78-74 home loss against Georgia Tech and a 113-69 away win against Florida State.
Offensively, NC State averages 85.3 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The Wolfpack shoot with 48% from the field and grab 35.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.5 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 8.8 steals per game defensively.
Quadir Copeland leads NC State in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 53.8% from the field and 75.2% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 6.2 per game. Ven-Allen Lubin is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 12-8 overall record this season and a 3-4 conference record. They are coming off an 85-76 away loss against Miami and their previous three games were a 76-74 home loss against Virginia Tech, an 81-73 away loss against Boston College in overtime and a 94-86 home win against Florida State.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.7 points per game, while allowing 69 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 6.2 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 11.2 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 52.2% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Naithan George leads the team in assists with 5.5 per game.
Syracuse Orange @ NC State Wolfpack Betting Trends: January 27, 2026
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost each of its last three games.
- NC State has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Lenovo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- The road team has won each of NC State’s last six games.
- NC State has lost three of its last four games at Lenovo Center.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last nine night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last four games have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Five of Syracuse’s last six games have produced a total of 154+ points.
Syracuse vs NC State Prediction
In this Syracuse vs NC State Prediction, NC State is coming as -10.5 home favorites. NC State has a slightly better overall record, they have been excellent at home and have been in good form lately, with a 7-2 record in their last 9 games and 6-3 against the spread. On the other hand, Syracuse is coming off three consecutive losses where they also failed to cover and have an inferior offense, scoring 9.6 points per game less than NC State, so the value here lies with the home team. Take NC State and lay the points in this one.