North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
The Wolfpack and Cardinal are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Cardinal will host the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Stanford as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +4.5
This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cardinal.
- Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like North Carolina State at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can North Carolina State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
North Carolina State Wolfpack Recent Game/Games
North Carolina State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 9-13 after a 74-62 loss to California on Wednesday. The Wolfpack, who were +2.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread in this one.
NC State trailed 34-30 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game ended at 136, just under the 139.5 over/under line.
NC State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.
Marcus Hill led the way with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor. Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while Jeremiah Wilkinson contributed 14 points and 4 assists.
North Carolina State’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, making 27 of their 64 attempts. From two-point range, the opponents shot 41%, hitting 18 of 43 shots.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team connected on 9 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 42%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, converting 11 of those for a 91% success rate. NC State allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Can Stanford Lock in a Home Win?
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford dropped to 15-8 on the season after a 79-73 home loss to Wake Forest on Wednesday. The Cardinal, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 40-37 at halftime, Stanford was unable to mount a comeback, scoring 36 points in the second half while allowing 39. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
Stanford put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.2%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (6/24), but were strong inside, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts (18/32). At the free-throw line, the Cardinal were nearly perfect, converting 19 of 21 attempts for a 90.5% success rate.
Cameron Hildreth led the way with 22 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). Hunter Sallis added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 16 points and 10 boards, despite hitting just 1 of 7 from deep. Chisom Okpara was efficient, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three (2/3) in 19 minutes of action.
Stanford’s defense gave up 79 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the Cardinal allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts (18/32).
From three-point range, Stanford held their opponents to 25% shooting (6/24). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 90% of their attempts (19/21). Stanford also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.