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March Madness: NC State vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (26-14) and Purdue Boilermakers (33-4) meet in a national semifinal in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament Saturday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Glendale, Ariz., is slated for 6:09 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded Wolfpack have rattled off 9 straight victories in the postseason, while covering 7 of the previous 8 outings. They are a perfect 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in 7 games as underdogs in the postseason — 3-0 ATS in the NCAA Tournament and 4-0 ATS in the ACC Tourney.

NC State dumped rival Duke 76-64 in the Elite 8. The Wolfpack were 7-point underdogs and the Under (142) cashed. The Under is 3-1 in the Pack’s 3 NCAA Tournament games with the lone exception an overtime victory over 14th-seeded Oakland in the 2nd round, the only game NC State has been favored in the tourney. Had there not been overtime in that game, the Under would have cashed there, too.

Purdue, the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region, covered all 4 of its NCAA Tourney games. The most difficult test came in the Elite 8 when Purdue defeated 2nd-seeded Tennessee 72-66. The Boilermakers were 3-point favorites vs. the Vols as the Under (148) connected. Otherwise, Purdue has won each of its first 3 Tourney games by 12 or more points with the Under going 3-1.

UConn (35-3), the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, will face 18th-ranked Alabama (25-11) in the other semifinal — scheduled to tip at 8:49 p.m. ET (TBS) or 30 minutes after unranked NC State and No. 3 Purdue conclude.

NC State vs. Purdue odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Purdue -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread: NC State +9.5 (-115) | Purdue -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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NC State vs. Purdue and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 76, NC State 69

Moneyline

Purdue (-450) will cost 4½ times your potential return. That’s not smart sport gambling, just too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

On the flip side, NC State (+350) is an awfully tempting play as hot as it has been. However, the Wolfpack haven’t faced a player the caliber of Boilermakers C Zach Edey. It will be interesting to watch Edey and NC State C DJ Burns Jr. banging down low.

Meanwhile, AVOID a moneyline play and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

NC STATE +9.5 (-115) is worth playing as we’re nearly catching double-digit points. The Wolfpack should be able to keep it within single digits, even if their improbable run comes to an end Saturday night in suburban Phoenix.

Purdue is just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games as a favorite of 10 or fewer points, although those 2 covers have come in the previous 2 outings, NCAA Tourney wins against Tennessee and 5th-seeded Gonzaga in the Sweet 16.

Still, tread lightly.

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Over/Under

UNDER 146.5 (-110) is the lean. Go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for the Boilermakers, and the total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 outings for the Wolfpack, too.

The defense has reigned supreme in the NCAA Tournament for both of these sides, but the Over dominated for both sides during the regular season, particularly Purdue, so be careful. The Boilers are 23-14 O/U on the season, while the Pack are 22-17-1 O/U.

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Women’s NCAA Tournament: NC State vs. South Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s NC State vs. South Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (31-6) and South Carolina Gamecocks (36-0) meet in a Friday semifinal at the Final Four in the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. South Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 3rd-seeded Wolfpack meet the top overall seed Gamecocks with a trip to the national title game on the line.

NC State won 64-45 in the 1st round against 14th-seeded Chattanooga at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, but the Wolfpack failed to cover as 25.5-point favorites as the Under (120.5) cashed. In the 2nd round, also at Reynolds, the Wolfpack pushed past the Tennessee Lady Vols 79-72, covering as 5.5-point favorites with the Over (140.5) connecting.

The Wolfpack were underdogs against 2nd-seeded Stanford in the Sweet 16 in Portland, but NC State won 77-67 as a 4.5-point underdog as the Over (134.5) cashed for a 2nd straight outing. NC State then bumped off a No. 1 seed in the Regional Final, topping Texas 76-66 as a 5.5-point underdog, cashing the Over (136.5) for the 3rd consecutive contest.

NC State is 20-17 against the spread (ATS) in games with a line this season, and it is 2-0 ATS in 2 games as an underdog of 5.5 points or more. The Over has a slight 19-18 edge.

For South Carolina, it paddled 16th-seed Presbyterian 91-39 in the opening round, even with C Kamilla Cardoso out due to suspension. The Gamecocks didn’t cover the huge 54.5-point line and the Under (130.5) hit. In the 2nd round, North Carolina provided very little resistance as South Carolina rolled 88-41 to cover as a 22-point favorites, as the Under (135.5) hit again.

In the Sweet 16, 4th-seeded Indiana came to play, and South Carolina narrowly escaped with a 79-75 win. Cardoso had 22 points and 7 rebounds, but Carolina came nowhere near covering as a 16.5-point favorite and the Over (143.5) cashed. In the Elite 8 round, South Carolina dispatched No. 3 seed Oregon State 70-58, but again, the Gamecocks failed to cover as 15.5-point favorites as the Under (134.5) hit.

South Carolina has obviously been dominant this season, but it is just 15-17 ATS games with a line, while the Over has a slight 17-16 edge when a total was offered.

NC State vs. South Carolina odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | South Carolina -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread: NC State +11.5 (-110) | South Carolina -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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NC State vs. South Carolina and predictions

Prediction

South Carolina 74, NC State 67

Moneyline

South Carolina (-800) will cost 8 times the potential return. While the Gamecocks are unbeaten, there is no way to justify risking that much for such a small return.

NC State (+550) has already shown an ability to bump off a No. 1 seed, ousting Texas, and it sent No. 2 Stanford packing, too. Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks will certainly have their hands full with C River Baldwin, G Aziaha James and the upstart Wolfpack.

AVOID.

Against the spread

NC STATE +11.5 (-110) is a strong play catching double digits in this national semifinal.

South Carolina, while certainly dominant in the win-loss column, is just 1-3 ATS in this tournament. Meanwhile, State has covered 3 straight, including the past 2 outright wins as an underdog.

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Over/Under

OVER 139.5 (-110) is the lean and worth a half-unit play at most.

The total has gone high in 3 straight games for the Wolfpack, while the Over has cashed just once in 4 NCAA Tournament games for the Gamecocks.

Still, we should see enough offenses from both sides to push this one just across the finish line for an Over.

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March Madness: NC State vs. Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s NC State vs. Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (25-14) and Duke Blue Devils (27-8) meet Sunday in Elite 8 action in the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off from the American Airlines Center is slated for 5:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Duke vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 4th-seeded Blue Devils surprised the top seed in the South Region, the 1st-seeded Houston Cougars. Duke won a low-scoring defensive battle 54-51 as the Under (134) was never in question. Now, Duke is the top remaining seed in the South Region.

Duke has won and covered 3 straight games since losing in the ACC Tournament to NC State on March 14. The Wolfpack won that tourney game 74-69 outright as an 11-point underdog as the Under (146) connected. The Blue Devils blasted the Wolfpack 79-64 in the previous meeting on March 4 in Raleigh, covering as a 6-point favorite as the Under (150.5) cashed.

NC State has had an amazing postseason ride, winning 5 games in 5 days at the ACC Tournament to win the title, while winning 8 consecutive outings in the ACC tourney and NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack has covered 6 of the past 7 games, including each of the previous 6 outings as an underdog.

Duke was No. 14 and NC State was unranked in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll of the regular season.

NC State vs. Duke odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): NC State +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Duke -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: NC State +7.5 (-120) | Duke -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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NC State vs. Duke and predictions

Prediction

Duke 72, NC State 67

Moneyline

Duke (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, especially against a conference rival which knows it well. These teams will be playing for the 3rd time since March 4.

NC State (+300) has been amazing story, but all good things come to an end. Sometimes we get attached to a Cinderella story, but you can’t bet what you might want to happen, you have to use your head. Duke is the better team, and it will show Sunday.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

NC STATE +7.5 (-120) is playing with a lot of confidence. While Duke -7.5 (+100) should be able to get the job done, these teams have split the 2 meetings since March 4, with the Wolfpack winning outright in Washington D.C. as an 11-point underdog on a neutral floor.

The Wolfpack has won and covered each of the past 6 games as an underdog. NC State is also 7-2 ATS in the past 9 games on a neutral floor, too. The Pack is likely to run out of gas, but it should have enough left in the tank to keep it within 4 buckets.

Duke used a suffocating defense to beat Houston, the No. 2 team in the nation, at its own game. Look for the Blue Devils to ride a hot defense to splash cold water on the Pack.

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Over/Under

UNDER 143.5 (-115) is worth a look in this Elite 8 matchup, and ACC rivalry game.

NC State has cashed the Under in 2 of the 3 NCAA tournament games, while allowing 69 or fewer points in 5 of the past 7 postseason outings. The Under has cashed in both meetings with Duke since March 4, too.

For Duke, it has leaned heavily upon its defense to get the job done in the NCAA Tournament, allowing an average of just 51.0 PPG in 3 outings, with the Under going 4-0 in the postseason, and 7-1 in the past 8 games. The Under is 14-3 in the past 17 outings dating back to Jan. 27, too.

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March Madness: NC State vs. Marquette odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s NC State vs. Marquette odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (24-14) and Marquette Golden Eagles (27-9) meet Friday in Sweet 16 action in the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off from the American Airlines Center is slated for 7:09 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The NC State was fitted for Cinderella’s slipper in the 1st 2 rounds, upending No. 6 seed Texas Tech, before fighting No. 14-seed Oakland for the role. The 11th-seeded Wolfpack won 80-67, and covered (+5), against the Red Raiders in the 1st round. It took a little extra work to vanquish the Golden Grizzlies, winning 79-73 in overtime, while Oakland (+6.5) picked up the backdoor cover at most shops on a late bucket in the extra session.

Second-seeded Marquette was in firm control against No. 15 seed Western Kentucky from the jump, winning 87-69 in the 1st round, while covering a 15-point number. In the 2nd round, No. 10 seed Colorado gave the Golden Eagles all they could handle before managing an 81-77 win, just missing the cover by a half-point.

Marquette was No. 8 in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll of the regular season, while NC State was unranked.

NC State vs. Marquette odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Marquette -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread: NC State +6.5 (-110) | Marquette -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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NC State vs. Marquette and predictions

Prediction

Marquette 76, NC State 72

Moneyline

Marquette (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive either straight up, or as part of a multi-team parlay. Plus, picking against NC State (+225) has proven dangerous lately, as the Wolfpack has won straight up as an underdog in 5 straight in the postseason.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

NC STATE +6.5 (-110) is worth a play as the underdog. In fact, in its historic postseason run, winning 7 games in 11 days from March 12-23, the Wolfpack covered all 5 times as an underdog, and the only time it failed to cover was the 2 times it was favored.

Marquette -6.5 (-110) has its hands full in this game. It hopes this goes better than the last time these teams faced each other in the NCAA Tournament, as NC State won the national championship game 76-64 in 1974. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Golden Eagles should move on, but not without a scare from the upstart Wolfpack.

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Over/Under

UNDER 150.5 (-105) is a strong play in this Sweet 16 battle.

While the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 postseason games for NC State, 2 of those Over results were due to games going to overtime. The Under is still 3-3 in the past 6 games, with NC State clamping down to allowing 69 or fewer points in 4 of the past 6 outings, including the 1st round vs. Texas Tech.

Marquette has cashed the Under in 2 of the past 3 games, although it has averaged 84.0 PPG in 2 NCAA Tournament games. It should still have its hands full trying to solve NC State’s chaotic and suffocating defense.

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March Madness: Oakland vs. NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Oakland vs. NC State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 14th-seeded Oakland Golden Grizzlies (24-11) square off against the 11th-seeded NC State Wolfpack (23-14) on Saturday in the 2nd round of the South Region. Tip from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oakland vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden Grizzlies had the largest upset of the 1st round on Thursday with an 80-76 win over 3rd-seeded Kentucky while covering as 13-point underdogs. G Jack Gohlke scored a game-high 32 points on 10-of-20 from 3, one shy of the NCAA Tournament record. F Trey Townsend had a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds) while Oakland shot 41.3% from the field and 48.4% from beyond the arc.

NC State took down 6th-seeded Texas Tech 80-67 on Thursday while covering as a 5-point underdog. F Ben Middlebrooks scored a game-high 21 points and F Mohamed Diarra had a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds). The Wolfpack shot 50.9% from the field in the win.

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Oakland vs. NC State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oakland +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | NC State -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oakland +6.5 (-115) | NC State -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oakland vs. NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 74, Oakland 65

Moneyline

PASS.

While Oakland is the early Cinderella team of the tournament, NC State (-275) is hitting its stride at the perfect time and will prove to be too much to handle. The spread presents more value for the Wolfpack.

Against the spread

BET NC STATE -6.5 (-105).

Oakland found a lot of success on Thursday from beyond the arc, but now that the secret of Gohlke is out, expect NC State to shut him down. The Wolfpack have covered the spread in each of their last 5 games and have scored 80 or more points in 4 of their last 6 games. Oakland has scored 75 or fewer points in 5 of their last 7 and will be unable to keep up on Saturday.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 144.5 (-110).

Oakland and NC State each hit the Under in the 1st round on Thursday. While both teams are capable of high scoring, NC State’s defense will play a key role in the Under hitting on Saturday. The Wolfpack have held opponents to 69 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 while the Golden Grizzlies have scored 75 or fewer points in 7 of their last 10.

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March Madness: NC State vs. Texas Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s NC State vs. Texas Tech odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 11th-seeded NC State Wolfpack (22-14) will face the No. 6 seed Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-10) Thursday in the 1st round of the South Region. Tip from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. Texas Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

NC State is on a 6-game winning streak after beating then-No. 4, now-No. 5 North Carolina 84-76 Saturday in the ACC Tournament title game, covering as a 10.5-point underdog. G DJ Horne scored a team-high 29 points, while F Mohamed Diarra (11 points, 14 rebounds) had a double-double. The Wolfpack shot 54.9% from the field in the win.

Texas Tech snapped a 4 game winning streak with an 82-59 loss to No. 2 Houston in a Big 12 semifinal Friday. G Chance McMillian scored a team high 15 points, while only 3 Texas Tech players scored in double figures. The Red Raiders shot just 33.3% from the field in the loss.

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NC State vs. Texas Tech odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Texas Tech -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): NC State +4.5 (+100) | Texas Tech -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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NC State at Texas Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 73, Texas Tech 69

Moneyline

BET NC STATE (+180).

The Wolfpack are hitting their stride at the perfect time. They cruised through the ACC Tournament, winning 5 games with victories over top-seeded UNC and No. 4 seed Duke. They won each game by 8 points or more and held opponents to 69 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4. Texas Tech fell apart against Houston and has lost 5 of its last 9 games. It is primed for an upset Thursday.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is more value on the moneyline for NC State than the spread.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 145.5 (-110).

NC State has hit the Under in 4 of its last 8 games while holding opponents to 69 or fewer points in each of its last 3. It has scored 74 or fewer points in 5 of its last 8.

Texas Tech has hit the Under in 3 of its last 4 and is coming off a 59 point outing in which it shot 33% from the field. It has allowed 70 or fewer points in 4 of its last 5 games.

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ACC Tournament: NC State vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State vs. North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NC State Wolfpack (21-14) square off against the North Carolina Tar Heels (27-6) in the ACC Tournament Championship Game from Capital One Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

NC State took Virginia to overtime Friday night and blew the doors off the arena, outscoring it 15-7 in the extra frame to capture a 73-65 win. F DJ Burns Jr. led the way with 19, and C Mohamed Diarra had 9 points and 12 boards. The Wolfpack upset Duke, 74-69, Thursday as 11-point underdogs and stand in the spotlight against their in-state rivals. They lost to the Tar Heels by 9 and 13 in their meetings this season.

UNC, No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, was given a scare by the Pitt Panthers Friday night as they got down by 9 early on. UNC trimmed the lead to 2 and took control in the 2nd half to win 72-65. F Armando Bacot had 19 points and 11 boards. They walked all over Florida State in a 92-67 laugher Thursday.

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NC State vs. North Carolina odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | North Carolina -610 (bet $610 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): NC State +10.5 (-120) | North Carolina -10.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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NC State vs. North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 69, NC State 66

Moneyline

There is 1 way that NC State wins this game and punches its ticket to the Big Dance. It’ll have to slow this game down and use its size in the paint. Burns and Diarra have the advantage underneath. If it goes to them early and gets Bacot into foul trouble, that’s its only recipe for success. NC State was just 3-for-17 from distance in the semis against UVA and tied for 152 at 34.5% on the season. Tar Heels G RJ Davis had 25 against Pitt, and he’s the best player on the floor. However, if NC State gets to Bacot, it’ll expose them.

Can NC State pull off the massive upset in order to get the tournament? Perhaps. I’m just not willing to do anything more than toss a free bet on it because UNC is too talented.

Instead, take DJ BURNS JR. OVER 10.5 POINTS (-120). He has 11+ in 3 of 4 games, and he’s massive in the paint at 6-foot-9, 275 pounds.

Against the spread

I’m all over NC State catching 10.5 points here because I think it could upset the complacent Tar Heels. I didn’t like the energy UNC came out with against Pitt, and if it does that against the Wolfpack, it’ll be too late to awaken from the catnap.

Take NC STATE +10.5 (-120).

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Over/Under

As I mentioned, the only chance NC State has is to slow this down and work it inside. Whether or not they’re successful doesn’t matter, but the effort in itself will peg this one toward the Under. The Under has cashed in 4 straight matchups between the schools, but this one is significantly lower. It sounds like the books agree with my assessment on the pace of play.

LEAN UNDER 144.5 (-110).

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ACC Tournament: Louisville vs. NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Louisville vs. NC State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Louisville Cardinals (8-23, 3-17 ACC) battle the NC State Wolfpack (17-14, 9-11) Tuesday in the 1st round of the ACC Tournament. Tip from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Louisville vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Louisville ended the regular season on a 7-game losing streak to finish last in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Cardinals lost 67-61 Saturday as 4.5-point home underdogs to Boston College and the Under (151) cashed. Mister Do-It-All for Louisville, F Brandon Huntley-Hatfield had 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist in the loss. If the 15th-seeded Cardinals beat the 11th-seeded Wolfpack, they’ll face No. 7 seed Syracuse (20-11, 11-9) Wednesday evening.

The Wolfpack dropped their regular season finale at Pittsburgh 81-73 Saturday. They failed to cover the spread as 6.5-point underdogs with the Over (147.5) cashing. NC State received an All-American performance from G Jayden Taylor, who finished with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. The Wolfpack have not been to the ACC title game since 2007.

The Wolfpack defeated the Cardinals 89-83 in Louisville Jan. 13. The Cards covered as 7.5-point underdogs and the Over (148.5) cashed.

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Louisville vs. NC State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Louisville +330 (bet $100 to win $330) | NC State -430 (bet $430 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Louisville +8.5 (-102) | NC State -8.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Louisville vs. NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 79, Louisville 68

Moneyline

PASS.

You should avoid betting NC State (-430) as the juice is pretty steep. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET NC STATE -8.5 (-120).

North Carolina State might be underestimated going into the ACC Tournament despite a 4-game losing streak. The Wolfpack had a tough stretch, playing 3 of the top 4 teams in the ACC in just 8 days. Be warned: Leading scorer G D.J. Horne (16.8 points per game) is uncertain to play Tuesday due to a leg injury.

Louisville has not only lost 7 in a row, it has failed to cover the spread in 7 straight, too. The Cardinals have been losing big, even to weaker teams. NC State beat Louisville 89-83 back in January. Despite the recent struggles, NC State seems poised for a double-digit win against Louisville.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 149.5 (-110).

These teams have gone Under in 2 of their last 3 head-to-head matchups.

Louisville has been Under in 5 of its last 6 games. The Cardinals struggle to score points, only going over 70 once in their last 6 games.

NC State can score but not as easily if Horne does not go. You have to think the Pack may rest him Tuesday so he’s healthier for the potential 2nd-round tilt with Syracuse. The Wolfpack have been Under in 2 of their last 3 games.

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Duke at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Duke at NC State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 10 Duke Blue Devils (23-6, 14-4 ACC) head to Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack (17-12, 9-9 ACC) Monday night. Tipoff at PNC Arena is set for 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Duke vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

This is the 1st and only regular season meeting between these schools. Last year, NC State whooped Duke 84-60 at home, a game that is on C Kyle Filipowski’s mind as the Blue Devils “don’t want to be embarrassed like that again.”

Duke coasted to a 73-48 victory over Virginia at home in their last game, cashing easily as a 10-point favorite. In 7 of their last 8 games, Duke has covered ATS and the game has gone Under the total. The only outlier was the 83-79 loss to Wake Forest, which went Over the 150.5 total with the Demon Deacons covering the 3 points they were laying.

NC State has lost 3 of their last 4 games. Although, they were able to cover the 10-point spread against No. 9 UNC this past Saturday in Chapel Hill. The Wolfpack fell 79-70, blowing an 8-point halftime lead by shooting a paltry 22% from the field in the 2nd half.

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Duke at NC State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Duke -255 (bet $255 to win $100) | NC State +205 (bet $100 to win $205)
Against the spread (ATS): Duke -5.5 (-118) | NC State +5.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Duke at NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 77, NC State 70

Moneyline

G Tyrese Proctor went 6-for-8 from the field in the 25-point win over UVA, but coach Jon Scheyer was quick to point out the sophomore’s defensive prowess as he limited UVA’s top 3-point shooter Isaac McKneely. Expect the same intensity from the 2-way guard as he defends the Wolfpack scoring threats.

Pairing the Blue Devils (-255) with Baylor (-280) at home vs. Texas comes out to -114.

So PARLAY DUKE ML +BAYLOR ML (-114).

Against the spread

PASS.

Lean would be Duke, but it’s senior night at PNC Arena, and the Wolfpack have won 3 of the last 4 matchups against the Blue Devils in Raleigh.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 149.5 (-115).

North Carolina is the only ACC school that has surrendered fewer points in their last 3 games (61.7 average) than Duke (63.3). In those contests against Wake Forest, Louisville and UVA respectively, Duke averaged 64.4 possessions per game. Only 17 D1 schools out of 362 played at a slower pace during that stretch. The Blue Devils are also the worst free-throw shooting team in the conference (69.6%).

For NC State, F DJ Burns Jr., who averages 11.6 points per game, has just 6 in his last 2 outings combined. Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts mentioned after the loss to UNC that not having Burns Jr. in the game to facilitate hurt them as the senior dealt with foul trouble. That may be the case once again as Filipowski and F Mark Mitchell will be a handful in the paint.

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NC State at North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State at North Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels (22-6, 14-3 ACC) welcome the NC State Wolfpack (17-11, 9-8) to the Dean E. Smith Center Saturday. Tip is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

North Carolina is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. UNC beat the Miami Hurricanes 75-71 Monday, failing to cover as a 15-point home favorite. The Tar Heels have won 3 straight games and are 4-2 straight up over their last 6. They are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) over the 6 games but 15-12-1 ATS on the season. North Carolina is led by G RJ Davis, who is averaging 21.7 points per game.

NC State lost on the road to the Florida State Seminoles 90-83 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 3-point underdog. The Wolfpack have lost 4 of their last 6 and are 3-3 ATS in that span. NC State is 12-15-1 ATS on the season and is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 on the road. The Pack are led by G DJ Horne, who is averaging 17.5 points per game.

UNC won 67-54 as a 2.5-point road underdog in the 1st meeting with NC State this season (Jan. 10) with the Under (154) cashing.

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NC State at North Carolina odds

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Moneyline (ML): NC State +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | North Carolina -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread: NC State +10.5 (-110) | North Carolina -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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NC State at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 84, NC State 73

Moneyline

PASS.

The Tar Heels (-600) have been too consistently good this season to bet against them at home, where they are 12-1. However, they are also far too expensive to take outright. AVOID a moneyline play.

Against the spread

BET NORTH CAROLINA -10.5 (-110).

The Tar Heels are 5-3 ATS in their last 8 games as double-digit favorites. They’re also 5-3 ATS in their last 8 home games. UNC is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games, including 1-1 as a double-digit favorite.

As mentioned, NC State is 12-15-1 ATS on the season, but it is just 3-5 ATS in its last 7 contests. The Wolfpack don’t have the consistency to hang with a team like the rival Heels. They have 4 players averaging more than 5.6 points per game — all 4 average more than 11.6 PPG or more — and 2 of them shoot under 42% from the field.

UNC has more depth in scoring and is more well-rounded side. TAKE NORTH CAROLINA -10.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 154.5 (-115).

North Carolina plays at an ultra-fast pace and has both efficiency scoring and ample size to crash the offensive glass. The Tar Heels have gone Over in 4 of their last 8 games and have scored at least 75 in 6 of their last 7. They have allowed at least 80 in 2 of their last 4.

NC State has gone Over in 5 straight games, scoring at least 80 in 3 straight and allowing at least 83 in 3 of its last 5. That said, expect a high-pace game and TAKE OVER 154.5 (-115).

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