NC State (5-1) vs. BYU (5-1)
November 29, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: BYU -4.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The NC State Wolfpack and BYU Cougars meet Friday in college basketball action at the LionTree Arena. Here’s a BYU vs NC State Prediction. This article will include a BYU vs NC State Pick.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack beat William & Mary, lost to Purdue, and they play Texas, Florida State, and Coppin State next. The NC State Wolfpack is averaging 79.5 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Jayden Taylor is averaging 14 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is averaging 11.8 points and 5.7 rebounds. Marcus Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Ben Middelebrooks is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 27.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 23.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars beat Mississippi Valley State, lost to Ole Miss, and they play Providence, Fresno State, and Wyoming next. The BYU Cougars are averaging 90 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Egor Demin is averaging 15.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Richie Saunders is averaging 14 points and 1.7 assists. Fousseyni Traore is the third double-digit scorer and Kanon Catchings is dishing 1.2 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- BYU has lost four of its last five day games played at neutral venues.
- NC State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last six games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of BYU’s last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.3%).
- BYU ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.7).
- NC State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (23.6%).
- NC State ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (78.3%).
BYU vs NC State Prediction
The BYU Cougars are the more talented team and should be favored, but they’re coming off a bad loss to Ole Miss, and they’ve failed to cover their last three games. Excuse me if I’m not excited to lay the points on the end of a back-to-back. The NC State Wolfpack didn’t get dominated against Purdue, and they have an offensive punch that gives them a shot. I’ll lay the points in what should be an interesting contest.
