Texas (6-1) vs. NC State (5-2)
December 4, 2024 9:15 pm EDT
The Line: NC State +2.5; Over/Under: +145.5
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In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th 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 5-2 this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 72-61 in their last game. NC State trailed 38-27 at halftime, but they did tie BYU at 34 in the second half. The Wolfpack shot 36.8% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Jayden Taylor led NC State with 16 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wolfpack lost to Purdue by a score of 71-61 but did win their first five games of the season. NC State has scored 76.9 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Jayden Taylor is averaging 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while NC State is shooting 47.7% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 29.5% on three-pointers this year.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns are 6-1 this season after they defeated Delaware State by a score of 90-68 in their last game. Texas led 41-22 at halftime and scored 49 points in the second half in the win. The Longhorns shot 51.6% from the field, 29.6% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Tre Johnson led Texas with 21 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Longhorns defeated St. Joe’s by a score of 67-58 and Syracuse by a score of 70-66. Texas has scored 83.3 points per game and they have allowed 61.7 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Tre Johnson is averaging 21.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Texas is shooting 50.6% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 35.5% on three-pointers this year. Texas will face UConn after this game.
Why Texas will beat NC State
- Texas has won each of its last six games.
- Texas has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
NC State vs Texas Prediction
Texas comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak, but they really haven’t played a tough opponent since losing to Ohio State in their opener. NC State is coming off of back-to-back losses against BYU and Purdue, but they will be at home for this game. The Wolfpack only scored 61 points in each of their last two games and they are going to have trouble scoring against this Texas defense. Take the Longhorns here.
