NC State vs VCU Prediction 11/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today
VCU (2-1) vs. NC State (3-0)
November 17, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC State -12.5; Over/Under: 166.5
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The VCU Rams and NC State Wolfpack meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a NC State vs VCU Prediction. This article will include a NC State vs VCU Pick.
VCU Rams Betting Preview
The VCU Rams lost to Utah State, beat Saint Peter’s, and they play Coppin State next. VCU has won 14 of its last 17 games.
The VCU Rams are averaging 86 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Jadrian Tracey is averaging 13.3 points and 4 rebounds, while Tyrell Ward is averaging 13 points and 0 assists. Nyk Lewis is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Hill Jr. is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The VCU Rams are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The VCU Rams are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack beat UAB and UNC Greensboro, and they play Seton Hall next. NC State has split its last 12 games.
The NC State Wolfpack is averaging 106 points on 56 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Darrion Williams is averaging 21.7 points and 6 rebounds, while Paul McNeil Jr. is averaging 20.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Quadir Copeland is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Able is grabbing 5 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 44.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 23.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- The home team has won each of NC State’s last 10 games.
- NC State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the VCU Rams will win
- VCU has won 14 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- NC State has lost six of its last eight games following a home win.
- VCU has won the first half in 20 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last 10 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference Conference have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
- Forty-eight of VCU’s last 49 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- NC State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (106.0).
- NC State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.0).
- VCU ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.3).
- VCU ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.0).
NC State vs VCU Prediction
NC State is absolutely rolling with three wins and three covers, and that offense looks scary. Regardless of the competition, NC State has topped 100 points twice and is shooting a ridiculous percentage from the field. I’ll still grab the points with VCU, a team that can defend better than previous teams NC State has played, and went toe-to-toe with Utah State as an underdog 10 days ago. VCU also has five double-digit scorers through 3 games and is loaded with experience. I don’t see VCU backing down from the challenge. This should be a close game. Give me the points.
