| MATCHUP | Texas Southern Tigers | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-7 | 7-4 |
| Where | Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Extra | |
Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview
The Texas Southern Tigers lost to Sam Houston and Minnesota, and they play Abilene Christian next. Texas Southern has lost 7 of its last 8 games.
The Texas Southern Tigers are averaging 81.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 99.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Troy Hupstead is averaging 14.7 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 13 points and 2.3 rebounds. Duane Posey is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and Zaire Hayes is dishing 0.7 assists. The Texas Southern Tigers are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Texas Southern Tigers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack beat Liberty, lost to Kansas, and they play Ole Miss next. NC State has split its last 8 games.
The NC State Wolfpack is averaging 96.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 80.4 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Darrion Williams is averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Quadir Copeland is averaging 14.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Ven-Allen Lubin is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Holloman is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- Texas Southern has lost each of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents.
- NC State has won each of its last eight games at James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Southern has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win
- NC State has lost eight of its last nine night games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Thirty-seven of Texas Southern’s last 45 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- NC State ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- NC State ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.4).
- Texas Southern ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.0).
- Texas Southern ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (21.4).
Texas Southern vs NC State Prediction
You can argue this is a letdown spot for NC State after a tough overtime loss to Kansas. You can also make a case this will be a trusted and annoyed NC State team that’s ready to take out some frustration. Texas Southern has just one win on the season and is 1-6 ATS. Texas Southern has gotten smoked whenever stepping up in competition. Minnesota, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Gonzaga, all bent over Texas Southern and put belt to behind. NC State has the horses to do something similar. Thick line, but I’ll lay the points with NC State.