Pittsburgh Panthers (14-8) vs. NC State Wolfpack (15-7)
February 7, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NC State Wolfpack -3.5; Over/Under: 142
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The Pitt Panthers and North Carolina State Wolfpack face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at PNC Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Pitt vs NC State prediction
Pitt Looks for Third Straight Win
Pitt has won two games in a row, and they have to have a ton of confidence heading into this game. Pitt in the last game faced off against Notre Dame and the defense gave up only 60 points on the way to the victory. Blake Hinson had a strong game, putting up 17 points and four four rebounds. Pitt on the season is averaging 75.6 points, while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. This is a game that likes to push the pace and they are going to need the offense to be good again here.
NC State Offense Coming off Another Strong Game
NC State in the last game faced off against Georgia Tech in the last game and they sure looked impressive. NC State scored 82 points and they ended up winning by six points. DJ Horne had quite the game putting up 26 points and five rebounds. NC State on the season is averaging 75.7 points, while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The defense is ranked 131st but I would expect they are going to lean on the offense to find success here. NC State will play against Wake Forest, Clemson, and Syracuse after this one.
NC State Wolfpack Team Facts
- NC State has won each of its last 13 night games at PNC Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Four of NC State’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at PNC Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.
- NC State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team Facts
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last four night games.
- Four of Pittsburgh’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Pittsburgh has won the first half in five of its last six road games.
Pitt vs NC State Betting Prediction
NC State is averaging 75.7 points and I trust them more than Pitt here. Pitt has been the more inconsistent team and especially when they have played better competition. In the last game, NC State scored 82 points and I expect he’s going to have a ton of success here. Pitt is going to really struggle to keep up here with the pace, and NC State will get the job done. Back NC State against the spread.
