North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Clemson Tigers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/20
The North Carolina State Wolfpack take on the #18 Clemson Tigers on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC. This is a conference game in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with the Clemson Tigers favored by 3.5 points.
The North Carolina State Wolfpack have a regular season record of 12-6, with a 4-3 record in away games. On the other side, the Clemson Tigers hold a strong 16-3 record, remaining unbeaten at home with a 10-0 record. Fans can catch the game on ACCN. The moneyline has Clemson at -191 and North Carolina State at +149, with the over/under set at 141.5 points.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Clemson Tigers Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Clemson Tigers
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson SC
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Betting Odds: Clemson Tigers -3.5 (-112), North Carolina State Wolfpack +3.5 (-110), Over/Under 141.5
North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview
North Carolina State Wolfpack had a mixed performance in their recent games. They won against Florida State Seminoles by 44 points with a score of 113-69. However, they lost to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets by 4 points, ending the game 74-78.
The team is averaging 85.8 points per game this season, placing them 35th in scoring. Their field goal percentage is 47.8, and they are hitting 39.8% from the three-point line. Their effective field goal percentage stands at 56.9, which ranks 29th.
Key players for the Wolfpack include Quadir Copeland, who averages 13.7 points per game, and Darrion Williams, scoring 14.2 points per game. Ven-Allen Lubin is also contributing with an average of 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. The team holds a 12-6 record this season.
Clemson Tigers Team Preview
The Clemson Tigers have been strong at home, winning all ten home games this season. They recently beat the Miami Hurricanes 69-59, with Carter Welling scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Dillon Hunter also played well, with 7 points and 7 assists.
In their game against Boston College, the Tigers secured a 74-50 win. Nick Davidson led the team with 25 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. Carter Welling contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds, showing his value on both ends.
The Tigers have a solid record of 16-3 for the season. Their offense averages 77.2 points per game, ranking 199th, with a field goal percentage of 46.4. Defensively, they record 6.7 steals per game and keep their turnovers low at 8.8 per game.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, North Carolina State at +3.5 is appealing. They score 85.8 points per game, which is significantly higher than Clemson’s 77.2 points. Despite being the underdog, North Carolina State’s strong offensive stats suggest they can cover the spread. The projected score is North Carolina State 82, Clemson 78.
For the over/under pick, consider the over at 141.5. North Carolina State averages 85.8 points, while Clemson averages 77.2 points. Both teams have shown they can score, so a combined total over 141.5 points seems likely. The projected total is 160 points, making the over a solid choice.