North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/9

North Carolina State Wolfpack and #24 Louisville Cardinals are set to play at the KFC Yum! Center. This Atlantic Coast Conference game will air on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET. The Cardinals are the favorite with a spread of -6.5, while the Wolfpack is the underdog with a spread of +6.5.

Both teams have impressive records this season. North Carolina State stands at 18-6 overall, with an away record of 8-3. Louisville holds a 17-6 record, including a strong 12-2 at home. Fans can expect an exciting game between these conference rivals.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals
  • Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY
  • Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Louisville Cardinals -6.5 (-114), North Carolina State Wolfpack +6.5 (-110)

North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack have shown strong recent performances. They secured a win against the Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 82-73. Quadir Copeland was a standout player in this game, contributing 21 points and 10 assists.

In a close game against the SMU Mustangs, the Wolfpack won 84-83. Darrion Williams led the team with 25 points, while Copeland added 16 assists. Ven-Allen Lubin also made an impact with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

The Wolfpack’s recent victory over Wake Forest was decisive, ending with a score of 96-78. Paul McNeil Jr. had an impressive game, scoring 28 points. The team’s shooting was strong, with a field goal percentage of 54.1%.

Louisville Cardinals Team Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have had a strong run recently. They won their last three games, including an 88-80 victory over Wake Forest. In that game, Sananda Fru shined with 17 points and perfect shooting from the field.

Offensively, Louisville averages 85.7 points per game, ranking them 26th nationally. Their three-point shooting is a key strength, as they make 11.5 threes per game. They also excel in two-point shooting with a 60.3% success rate.

On the defensive end, the Cardinals have room for improvement. They allow 18.8 fouls per game, which ranks them low nationally. Despite this, they have a solid record, going 17-6 overall and maintaining a 12-2 record at home.

BTB Betting Pick

In this game, North Carolina State is getting +6.5 points against Louisville. Both teams score 85.7 points per game, which makes this a close matchup. Given North Carolina State’s strong shooting stats, especially from three-point range, taking them with the points is a smart choice. The projected score could be Louisville 85, North Carolina State 82.

The over/under line is set at 161.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, each averaging over 85 points per game. With their fast-paced play and ability to shoot well, the total score is likely to go over. The projected total score is around 167 points, suggesting the over is a good pick.