North Carolina A&T vs North Carolina Central 12-28-24 College Basketball Picks
North Carolina Central (6-9) vs. North Carolina A&T (3-10)
December 28, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Carolina A&T -1.5; Over/Under: +158.5
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In this article, we will formulate a North Carolina A&T vs North Carolina Central Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 28th, at Corbett Sports Center.
NC Central Looks to Bounce Back
NC Central in the last game faced off against Longwood and he defense didn’t make enough steps. NC Central scored 67 points but the defense gave up 82 points and that led to the defeat. Po’Boigh King had a strong game putting up 21 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against MACU, NC Central scored 112 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. North Carolina Central on the season is averaging 78.3 points while thier defense is giving up 73.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 226th.
Why North Carolina Central Will Beat North Carolina A&T
- North Carolina A&T has lost each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina Central has won each of its last three day games.
North Carolina A&T Really Struggled
North Carolina A&T in the last game faced off against Arkansas in the last game and they scored 67 points, but the defense gave up 95 points and that led to the defeat. The Aggies shot only 36 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from behind the three point line. Guard Ryan Forrest had a strong game putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. The Aggies on the season is averaging 74.7 points per game while their defense is giving up 80.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 208th in the league while the defense is ranked 345th in the league.
North Carolina A&T vs North Carolina Central Prediction
These are both teams that have had issues all season and there are better games on the board to bet. That being said, NC Central’s defense is giving up only 73.1 points per game, while North Carolina A&T is giving up 80.5 points NC Central’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score here, and that is going to be the difference as the Aggies are going to get the job done. Back NC Central against the spread here.
