Clemson Tigers vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Looking to win big? The Tigers and Wolfpack face off at 1:30 ET on CW. The Wolfpack are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Clemson is favored bt -5.5 vs. North Carolina State. The over/under for the game is 132.5 points.
CLEMSON TIGERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +5.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 1:30 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.
- Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will Clemson Win on the Road?
Clemson Tigers Recent Game/Games
Clemson improved to 17-4 on the season with a 72-57 road win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.
Clemson led 41-29 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring the Hokies 31-28 to secure the victory.
Clemson’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 56.8% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21 from three-point range.
Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, shooting 4-for-6 from three-point range. Toibu Lawal added 14 points, and Del Jones contributed 13 points, hitting 5 of his 7 shots. Viktor Lakhin was efficient, making 5 of 6 attempts for 11 points, while Jaeden Zackery also scored 11 points, despite shooting just 1-for-5 from three.
Despite Clemson’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t keep the Tigers from putting up 57 points. Clemson held them to 38% shooting overall, with the Tigers making 19 of their 50 attempts.
From two-point range, the Tigers shot 38%, converting 12 of 31 shots. They also hit 7 of 19 threes, good for 36%. At the free-throw line, they went 12/21, shooting 57%. Clemson gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Does North Carolina State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
North Carolina State Wolfpack Recent Game/Games
NC State’s season record dropped to 9-11 after a 74-64 road loss to Duke on Monday. The Wolfpack were +21.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread.
NC State led 37-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game ended at 138, surpassing the O/U line of 134.5.
In their last game, NC State’s offense put up 64 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 45.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-22 from beyond the arc, and hit 85.7% of their free throws, making 6 of 7. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, dishing out 15 assists as a team.
Cooper Flagg led the Wolfpack with 28 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field. Dontrez Styles and Trey Parker were efficient from three, with Styles hitting 4 of 6 and Parker going 3 of 4 from deep. Styles finished with 18 points, while Parker added 15 in just 18 minutes of action.
North Carolina State’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Wolfpack held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 of those attempts, shooting 85%. NC State allowed 15 offensive rebounds.