Presbyterian Blue Hose vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Betting on today’s Blue Hose and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -21.5 over Presbyterian.
PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +21.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolfpack.
- Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +21.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can The Blue Hose Secure a Road Victory?
Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games
Presbyterian dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 88-79 to Charlotte on the road. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Blue Hose kept it closer than expected.
Presbyterian trailed 45-33 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Charlotte 46-43. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 136.
Presbyterian’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 56.1% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range in their latest game, finishing with 79 points. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, with a 63.9% success rate on two-point attempts.
Jonah Pierce was perfect from the field, hitting all 11 of his shots and finishing with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Robert Braswell IV and Jaehshon Thomas each added 18 points, with Braswell connecting on 5 of 6 threes and Thomas hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Presbyterian’s defense struggled in this one, giving up 88 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.
From beyond the arc, Presbyterian’s defense gave up 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, or 78%.
Will North Carolina State Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
North Carolina State opened their season with a dominant 97-66 win over USC Upstate on Monday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were favored by 24 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 163 exceeded the over/under line of 147.
NC State took control early, leading 50-35 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 47-31.
NC State’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 97 points with a field goal percentage of 55.9% in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.8%, thanks to a dominant 70.7% shooting from two-point range, while they hit 33.3% from beyond the arc.
The Wolfpack also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Marcus Hill, Mister Dean, and Breon Pass each contributed 14 points, with Pass knocking down 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Despite North Carolina State’s defensive struggles, allowing 66 points on 55% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 66 points. The Wolfpack gave up 70% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponent hitting 29 of 41 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, North Carolina State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%. The Wolfpack gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.