VCU Rams vs North Carolina State Wolfpack NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/17

The VCU Rams are set to play against the #25 North Carolina State Wolfpack on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will take place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The Rams come into the game as the underdog with a spread of +12.0, while the Wolfpack are the favorites with a spread of -12.0.

VCU has a current season record of 2-1, all at home, and will look to challenge the unbeaten Wolfpack. North Carolina State holds a 3-0 record this season, with all games played at home. The game will be broadcast on ACCN, offering fans a chance to see if the Rams can upset the ranked Wolfpack.

VCU Rams vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: VCU Rams vs #25 North Carolina State Wolfpack
  • Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh NC
  • Date: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • VCU Rams Spread: +12.0 (-110)
    • North Carolina State Wolfpack Spread: -12.0 (-112)
    • VCU Rams MoneyLine: +555
    • North Carolina State Wolfpack MoneyLine: -846
    • Over: 163.5 (-110)
    • Under: 163.5 (-113)
    • Favorite: North Carolina State Wolfpack

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VCU Rams Team Preview

The VCU Rams have started their season with a record of 2-1. They are part of the Atlantic 10 Conference and have played all their games at home so far. The team is yet to compete in an away game this season.

The Rams are scoring an average of 86 points per game, ranking them 101st nationally. They make about 11 three-pointers per game, placing them 34th in that category. However, their free throw percentage is lower at 67%, ranking 276th.

Barry Evans and Lazar Djokovic have been key players for the Rams. Evans averages 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Djokovic contributes with 10.7 points and 5 rebounds per game, showing strong performances in recent games.

North Carolina State Wolfpack Team Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack has started the 2026 season strong, winning all three of their games. They scored over 100 points in each game, with their highest being 114 against North Carolina Central. Their shooting has been accurate, hitting 56.0% of their field goals, which ranks them sixth nationally.

Darrion Williams has been a standout player, averaging 21.7 points per game. He scored 32 points against UNCG, making 63.2% of his shots. Paul McNeil Jr. has also been impressive, averaging 20.3 points per game with a 46.4% success rate from three-point range.

The Wolfpack’s offensive stats are strong, leading in points per game and three-point shots made. They rank first in two-point percentage, making 69.2% of their attempts. Defensively, they need to improve in steals and blocks, as they rank lower in these categories.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, North Carolina State is favored by 12 points. They score 106 points per game, ranking first in the nation. VCU scores 86 points per game, which is 101st. With North Carolina State’s strong scoring ability, they are likely to cover the -12 spread. The projected score is North Carolina State 100, VCU 84.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 163.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with North Carolina State at 106 points per game and VCU at 86 points per game. The combined projected score is 184 points, suggesting the game will go over 163.5 points. Therefore, the over is the recommended pick.