SMU Mustangs vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Planning on watching today’s Mustangs and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on CW. SMU is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference contest against North Carolina State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 143.5 points.
SMU MUSTANGS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack +2.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wolfpack.
- Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can the Mustangs Lock in a Win at Raleigh?
SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games
SMU’s season record dropped to 14-5 after a 98-73 home loss to Louisville on Tuesday. The Mustangs were -2 favorites going into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.
SMU fell behind early, trailing 50-27 at halftime. Although they scored 46 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 48 points to Louisville after the break.
SMU’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. They connected on 33.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 for an 87.5% rate. The Mustangs also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Reyne Smith led the way with 30 points, hitting 10 of 17 threes for a 58.8% shooting percentage from deep. Matt Cross added 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field, while B.J. Edwards contributed 16 points and 4 assists. Chucky Hepburn had a team-high 16 assists to go along with 13 points.
Despite SMU’s defensive efforts, they allowed 98 points while holding the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field. The Mustangs gave up 17 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, SMU’s defense allowed 6 threes on 18 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 33%. The Mustangs also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws, an 87% success rate. SMU gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the North Carolina State Defense Show Up at Home?
North Carolina State Wolfpack Recent Game/Games
North Carolina State fell to 9-9 on the season after a 65-62 loss to California on Saturday. The Wolfpack, who were -6.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
NC State trailed 31-29 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the second half, where they were outscored 34-33. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.
NC State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 10 threes for a 10% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field, with a 50% mark on two-point attempts. The Wolfpack also managed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out only 5 assists.
Jayden Taylor led the way with 18 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from three. Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 14 points, while Marcus Hill and DeJuan Campbell each contributed 13 points, with Campbell hitting all but one of his 5 field goal attempts.
North Carolina State’s defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Wolfpack gave up 25 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, North Carolina State limited their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 10 attempts, a 10% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9, shooting 64%. The Wolfpack allowed 11 offensive rebounds.