<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Blue Devils. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Duke being favored by -22.5 at home against North Carolina State.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like North Carolina State at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Win on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-10 on the season after a 63-57 home loss to SMU on Saturday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Wolfpack not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>NC State trailed 34-26 at halftime but outscored SMU 31-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 120 fell well short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 29.2% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.3%, though they did hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 15-for-18 at the line.</p> <p>Samet Yigitoglu led the way with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while Marcus Hill added 14 points, hitting 7-of-15 shots. Yigitoglu and Kario Oquendo both grabbed 7 rebounds, with Oquendo also contributing 13 points.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 15 of 41 attempts, a 36% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even tougher, as they allowed just 4 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. The opponent did manage to hit 15 of 18 free throws, shooting 83% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Blue Devils Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Duke improved to 17-2 on the season with a 63-56 win over Wake Forest on Saturday. The Blue Devils were -11.5 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 119, falling short of the O/U line of 135.5.</p> <p>Duke led 35-22 at halftime but allowed Wake Forest to score 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28 themselves. Despite the win, Duke’s inability to maintain their defensive intensity in the 2nd half is something to watch going forward.</p><p>Duke's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 28.1% from three-point range, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they hit 12 of 17 free throws, good for 70.6%.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 50% overall despite hitting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. Kon Knueppel added 15 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 7 threes.</p><p>Duke's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Duke's opponent shot 48%, converting 16 of 33 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 15/23, hitting 65% of their free throws. Duke also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.</p>

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