North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Texas Longhorns NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will take on the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET. This game will be held at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii. It is a non-conference game between the Atlantic Coast’s Wolfpack and the Southeastern’s Longhorns.

North Carolina State comes into the game with a 5-1 record and is ranked #23 in the AP poll. Texas has a 5-2 record this season. The spread has North Carolina State favored by 1.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Texas Longhorns Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: #23 North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Texas Longhorns
  • Venue: Lahaina Civic Center, Maui HI
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: North Carolina State -1.5 (-110), Texas +1.5 (-110), Over/Under 156.5 (-110)

North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are entering the game with a strong season record of 5-1. They have shown they can score, with an average of 95.4 points per game, ranking them 10th in the nation. Their field goal percentage is also impressive at 51.6%, placing them 23rd overall.

In recent games, the Wolfpack won against Boise State with an 81-70 score and had a narrow victory over VCU with an 85-79 score. However, they faced a setback against Seton Hall, losing 85-74. Darrion Williams has been a standout player, averaging 21 points per game and shooting 59.7% from the field.

On the defensive side, the Wolfpack need improvement, especially in steals and blocks, where they are ranked 447th and 304th, respectively. They average 18.4 fouls per game, which is higher than they would like. Despite these challenges, their conference rank remains strong, and they hold an AP rank of #23.

Texas Longhorns Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns have a current record of 5-2 in the 2026 regular season. They perform better at home with a 4-1 record compared to 1-1 away. In their last game, they secured a big win against Chaminade Silverswords with a score of 119-78.

Offensively, the Longhorns average 84.3 points per game. They are strong in free throw attempts, ranking 25th with 29.2 per game. However, their free throw percentage is lower, sitting at 66.9%, which ranks 293rd.

Defensively, the Longhorns have room for improvement. They average 5.8 steals per game and 3.7 blocks per game. The team commits 19.2 fouls per game, which ranks 460th.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, North Carolina State is favored by 1.5 points. With their strong offense, scoring 95.4 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. Texas scores 84.3 points per game, which is lower. The projected score is North Carolina State 92, Texas 86, making North Carolina State the pick to cover.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 156.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with North Carolina State averaging 95.4 points and Texas at 84.3 points. This suggests a combined score of 176 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over.