
NC State vs Clemson Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Clemson (17-4) vs. NC State (9-11)
February 1, 2025 1:30 pm EDT
The Line: NC State +5.5; Over/Under: 133
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In this article we will formulate a NC State vs Clemson prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 9-11 (2-7) this year after they lost to Duke by a score of 74-64 in their last game. NC State led 37-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-27 in the second half in the loss. The Wolfpack shot 40.7% from the field, 45.5% on three pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Dontrez Styles led NC State with 18 points and three rebounds, while Trey Parker added 15 points and one steal in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wolfpack lost to SMU by a score of 63-57 and California by a score of 65-62. NC State has lost five games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the ACC standings. NC State has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.4 points against per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Marcus Hill is averaging 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Jayden Taylor is averaging 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. NC State is shooting 44.2% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this season.
Clemson Tigers Betting Preview
The Clemson Tigers are 17-4 (9-1) this season after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 72-57 in their last game. Clemson led 41-29 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 48.3% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 69.2% off free throws in the game. Chauncey Wiggins led Clemson with 16 points and five rebounds, while Del Jones added 13 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Syracuse by a score of 86-72 and Pittsburgh by a score of 78-75. Clemson has won five games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the ACC standings. Clemson has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points against per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Chase Hunter is averaging 17.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Ian Schieffelin is averaging 12.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Clemson is shooting 46.8% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this season.
Why NC State will beat Clemson
- NC State has won seven of its last eight games at Lenovo Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- NC State has won the first half in 39 of its last 50 day games at Lenovo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Clemson will beat NC State
- Clemson has won each of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- NC State has lost seven of its last eight games.
- Clemson has won the first half in each of its last seven day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between Clemson and NC State have produced a total of 134+ points.
- Five of Clemson’s last six day games have produced a total of 134+ points.
NC State vs Clemson Prediction
Clemson comes into this matchup with a 9-1 conference record and they have won five games in a row, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Tigers are shooting 46.8% from the field this year and they have allowed 59 points or fewer in three of their last five games. NC State has lost five games in a row, but they did play decently well at Duke last time out. The Wolfpack have lost those five games by margins of 10, 6, 3, 3, and 2, so they have had numerous chances to snap the streak. NC State has also been pretty strong defensively this year and I think we are going to see a lower scoring game, so take the under here.