Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/2
The Duke Blue Devils will travel to face the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, and will be broadcast on ESPN. This is a conference game in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Duke enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -563. The Blue Devils have an impressive record of 27-2 this season and are ranked #1 in the AP Poll. On the other hand, the Wolfpack are the underdogs with a spread of +9.5 and a moneyline of +381. They hold a record of 19-10 this season. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina State Wolfpack
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh NC
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Duke -9.5 (-114), NC State +9.5 (-108), Over/Under 148.5
Duke Blue Devils Team Preview
The Duke Blue Devils have shown strong performance in their recent games. They secured a significant win against Virginia, ending the game 77-51. Cameron Boozer played a key role, contributing 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
In their game against Notre Dame, Duke dominated with a 100-56 win. Boozer again led the team with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Maliq Brown also helped with 10 rebounds, despite not scoring any points.
Against Michigan, the Blue Devils managed a closer win with a 68-63 score. Boozer maintained his form, scoring 18 points and adding 10 rebounds. Patrick Ngongba II supported with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview
The North Carolina State Wolfpack hold a record of 19-10 this season. They have performed well at home with an 11-4 record. In their conference, the Atlantic Coast, they have shown strength, particularly when playing as favorites, with a 17-7 record.
Offensively, the Wolfpack score 84.2 points per game, placing them 29th nationally. They are efficient shooters, holding a 47.1% field goal percentage and a 38.6% success rate from beyond the arc. Their 3-point shooting ranks 29th, making them a threat from long range.
Recent games have been challenging, with a 1-2 record in the last three contests. They lost to Notre Dame by six points and suffered a larger defeat against Virginia. However, they secured a solid win against North Carolina, demonstrating their capability to compete with strong teams.
BTB Betting Pick
Duke is favored by 9.5 points against North Carolina State. Duke’s strong offense, scoring 82.8 points per game, pairs well with their defense. North Carolina State scores 84.2 points per game, but Duke’s defense can handle it. The pick is Duke to cover the -9.5 spread.
The total for the game is set at 148.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with North Carolina State at 84.2 points and Duke at 82.8 points per game. With these stats, the over 148.5 is the recommended pick.