Syracuse vs NC State Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today
NC State (11-16) vs. Syracuse (11-16)
February 26, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse -1.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The NC State Wolfpack and Syracuse Orange meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the JMA Wireless Dome. Here’s a Syracuse vs NC State Prediction. This article will include a Syracuse vs NC State Pick.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack lost to North Carolina, beat Wake Forest, and they play Georgia Tech, Pitt, and Miami next. NC State has a chance to win two straight games for the first time since December.
The NC State Wolfpack are averaging 70.2 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 45 percent shooting. Marcus Hill is averaging 12.1 points and 4 rebounds, while Jayden Taylor is averaging 11.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. Dontrez Styles is the third double-digit scorer and Ben Middlebrooks is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The NC State Wolfpack are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The NC State Wolfpack are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange lost to North Carolina and Pitt, and they play Virginia Tech, SMU, and Virginia next. Syracuse hopes to avoid four straight losses for the first time this season.
The Syracuse Orange are averaging 74.7 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting. JJ Starling is averaging 18.5 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Donnie Freeman is averaging 13.4 points and 1.4 assists. Eddie Lampkin Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Bell is dishing 0.5 assists. The Syracuse Orange are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Syracuse Orange are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last 12 games at JMA Wireless Dome when playing with a rest advantage.
- NC State has lost each of its last seven road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- NC State has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- Syracuse has lost seven of its last eight night games.
- NC State has won nine of its last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at JMA Wireless Dome.
Total Points Facts
- Sixteen of Syracuse’s last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at JMA Wireless Dome have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Four of NC State’s last five night games at JMA Wireless Dome have produced a total of 144+ points.
Syracuse vs NC State Injury Report
Syracuse is without Donnie Freeman, while Elijah Moore and Chance Westry are questionable. NC State will be without Mike James due to a knee injury.
Syracuse vs NC State Prediction
I don’t want to get behind Syracuse as much as the next guy, but at least the Orange are at home. Syracuse has seen nine of its 11 wins this season come at home. NC State is in poor form and has yet to win a road game. NC State is also 9-18 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 33.3 percent, only 11 teams in college basketball are worse at cashing tickets than NC State. Even with Syracuse not playing well, you can argue this line should be steeper. Give me Syracuse in this ACC showdown on Wednesday night.
