The NC State Wolfpack and Tennessee Volunteers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the AT&T Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free NC State vs Tennessee prediction.
NC State has Chance to Pick up Huge Win
NC State comes into this game with a 7-2 record overall and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Maryland Eastern Shore they scored 93 points on the way to the victory. In the last game against UT Martin they were able to secure the 81-67 victory. Guard DJ Horne had a strong game putting up 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists. NC State on the season is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 76th in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here.
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Tennessee Looks for Fourth Straight Win
Tennessee has won three straight games and they are coming off a Georgia Southern victory. Tennessee scored 74 points but even better was the defense giving up only 56 points. Jonas Aidoo had a strong game putting up 29 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist. Tennessee is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. Dalton Knecht has been the top player for Tennessee averaging 18 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from behind the three point line.
NC State vs Tennessee Betting Prediction
NC State is going to keep this game close. NC State on the season isa veraging 80.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Tennesse is going ot have one of their worst defensive games of the season and that is going to be the difference as NC State is going to keep this game close. Back NC State against the spread. I wouldn’t be shocked if NC State wins this game outright.