| MATCHUP | Texas Longhorns | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-14 | 20-13 |
| Spread | -1.5 114 | +1.5 -135 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 158.5 (-108) | Under 158.5 (-112) |
| Where | UD Arena, Dayton, OH | |
| When | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | truTV | |
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns are 18-14 (9-9) this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Texas trailed 41-30 at halftime, but did win the second half 36-35 in the loss. The Longhorns shot 35% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Dailyn Swain led Texas with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Jordan Pope added 16 points and three rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Texas lost to Oklahoma by a score of 88-85 and Arkansas by a score of 105-85. The Longhorns have scored 83.8 points per game with 37.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Dailyn Swain is averaging 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Longhorns. Texas is shooting 48.6% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 20-13 (10-8) this season after they lost to Virginia by a score of 81-74 in their last game. NC State only trailed 33-32 at halftime, but they allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolfpack shot 37% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Paul McNeil Jr led NC State with 26 points and six rebounds, while Ven-Allen Lubin added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, NC State defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 98-88, but lost to Stanford by a score of 85-84 before that. The Wolfpack have scored 83.7 points per game with 34.5 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Paul McNeil Jr. is averaging 13.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Quadir Copeland is averaging 13.9 points and 6.6 assists per game for the Wolfpack. NC State is shooting 46.8% from the field, 76.8% on free throws, and 38.8% on three pointers this season.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won each of its last seven night games played at neutral venues.
- Texas has lost five of its last six games.
- Texas has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- NC State has lost five of its last six games.
- Texas has won 25 of its last 33 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- NC State has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last six NCAA Tournament games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Twenty-four of Texas’ last 27 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- NC State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.69).
- NC State ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
- Texas ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.2).
- Texas ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.6%).