NC State vs Colgate Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks
Colgate (1-2) vs. NC State (3-0)
November 18, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC State -14.5; Over/Under: +147.5
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In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs Colgate Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 18th, at the PNC Arena.
Colgate Looks to Bounce Back
Colgate was very competitive in the last game against Syracuse, but they couldn’t make enough winning plays and they ended up losing by two points. In the second half, they scored 39 points, but they still ended up falling just short. Guard Jalen Cox was the stop plate for Colgate putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago, Colgate scored 56 points, but the defense gave up 73 points, and they ended up losing. With the way Colgate has played the first couple of games, it has been a bit confusing to try and figure out what exactly this team has done.
NC State Offense Has Dominated
NC State’s offense has dominated heading into this game and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In each of the first three games, NC State has scored at least 81 points. In the last game against Coastal Carolina. NC State scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. At halftime, they were up by only two points, but in the second half, they scored 47 points, and they ended up pulling away. Jayden Taylor had a strong game putting up 22 points. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to run up the score.
Why NC State Will Beat Colgate
- NC State has won each of its last 13 night games against non-conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Colgate has lost three of its last four games.
- Colgate has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
NC State vs Colgate Prediction
NC State’s offense has been impressive heading into this game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. Just two games ago Colgate scored only 56 points and I am not sold that their offense is going to be good here. NC State is going to get close to the 90-point mark here and Colgate will have issues even getting to 50. Back NC State against the spread here.
