Colgate Raiders vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Looking to win big? The Raiders and Wolfpack face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Wolfpack are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with North Carolina State being favored by -13.5 over Colgate.
COLGATE RAIDERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colgate Raiders +13.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.
- Even though we have North Carolina State winning straight-up, we like Colgate at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Raiders Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games
Colgate narrowly lost 74-72 to Syracuse on Tuesday, November 12th. The Raiders were +11.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.
Colgate trailed 36-33 at halftime but outscored Syracuse 39-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 153 O/U line.
Colgate put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37% from deep, and struggled at the free-throw line, going 6 for 11 (54.5%).
Jalen Cox led the way with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. added 15 points and 12 boards. Chandler Baker also contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range.
Colgate’s defense gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (23/47). From beyond the arc, they allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate.
At the free-throw line, Colgate’s opponents went 4/8, hitting 50%. The Raiders also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Wolfpack Please their Home Crowd?
North Carolina State picked up an 82-70 win over Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Wolfpack were -17 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, going over the pregame line of 139.
NC State led 35-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Coastal Carolina 47-37 after the break.
NC State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-10 on threes, but connected on 57.4% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they hit 28 of 35 shots for an 80% success rate.
Jayden Taylor led the way with 22 points, despite missing all four of his three-point attempts. Rasheed Jones added 17 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep, while Denzel Hines contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds. Trey Parker was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and finishing with 13 points.
North Carolina State’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Wolfpack allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 27/47 from inside the arc.
On the bright side, NC State held their opponent to 0/10 from three-point range. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they hit 28 for 80%. The Wolfpack also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.