Notre Dame vs NC State Prediction Basketball Picks 1-3-24

The NC State Wolfpack and Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Joyce Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free NC State vs Notre Dame prediction.

Why is Notre Dame So Confusing?

Notre Dame has been one of the most confusing teams in college basketball. This is a team that lost by 20 points to The Citadel earlier in the season, but they are coming off quite the victory. Notre Dame faced off against Virginia and they ended up giving up only 54 points and they ended up winning by 22 points. Notre Dame on the season is averaging 63.6 points while their defense is giving up 65.6 points per game. The defense  is ranked 66th in the league but their offense has been a major isuse. Markus Burton is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. 

NC State Looks for Third Straight Win

NC State is playing really well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. NC State faced off against St. Louis and they were able to secure the 82-70. In the last game against Detroit Mercy they were able to secure the 83-66 victory. The Wolfpack on the season is averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 73rd in the league and they are going to need to push the pace here. If they can get up and down, they have a great shot to find success here. 

NC State vs Notre Dame Betting Prediction

Notre Dame is going to really struggle here. Notre Dame was good in the last game, but this is a team that struggles to score overall and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Notre Dame is averaging 63.6 points and they are going to really struggle to get going here. NC State is averaging 79.8 points and they are going to put on a show with the offense. This is going to be a blowout victory by NC State and they are going to cover the spread. Back NC State against the spread.