North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Auburn Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/3

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North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Auburn Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/3

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will meet the #20 Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. This non-conference game is set for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:15 PM ET. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.

Auburn is the favorite with a spread of -6.5, while the Wolfpack is the underdog with a spread of +6.5. North Carolina State’s moneyline stands at +221, and Auburn’s at -273. The over/under is set at 165.5 points.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Auburn Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs #20 Auburn Tigers
  • Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn AL
  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • North Carolina State Spread: +6.5 (-112)
    • Auburn Spread: -6.5 (-108)
    • North Carolina State MoneyLine: +221
    • Auburn MoneyLine: -273
    • Over/Under: 165.5 (-110)

North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack is part of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have a regular-season record of 5-2. Their performance on the road stands at 1-2.

In their recent games, the Wolfpack faced a narrow loss against Texas, with a score of 97-102. Quadir Copeland led with 28 points and 6 assists. Ven-Allen Lubin also contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds.

The team’s offensive stats are strong, with an average of 93.6 points per game. They rank 13th in both points per game and effective field goal percentage. On defense, they average 7.9 steals per game but have room for improvement with fouls, as they average 20.7 per game.

Auburn Tigers Team Preview

The Auburn Tigers hold a solid record of 6-2 this season, showing strength at home. Ranked 20th in the AP Poll, they have a strong presence in the Southeastern Conference. Their recent performance includes a notable win against St. John’s, where they scored 85 points.

Offensively, the Tigers score an average of 88.5 points per game, placing them 41st nationally. They excel in free throws, making 20.0 per game, ranking 33rd. Their 2-point shooting is efficient at 58%, ranking them 57th in the nation.

Key players include Tahaad Pettiford, who recently scored 27 points against St. John’s. Keyshawn Hall also contributes significantly, averaging 20.9 points per game this season. The team has a strong straight-up record, winning 75% of their games, and performs well against the spread, with a 75% success rate.

BTB Betting Pick

In the game between North Carolina State and Auburn, the spread is set with Auburn favored by 6.5 points. Given North Carolina State’s high-scoring offense, averaging 93.6 points per game, they have a good chance to cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick North Carolina State +6.5. The projected score is Auburn 90, North Carolina State 87.

The total for this game is set at 165.5 points. Both teams have strong offensive numbers, with North Carolina State scoring 93.6 points per game and Auburn scoring 88.5. With both teams having high-paced offenses, the over is a good pick. The projected total score is 177 points.