The 18th-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (12-1) head to Watsco Center to challenge the Miami Hurricanes (8-4). Both teams will will attempt to lengthen their winning streaks. The Wolfpack are on a six-game winning streak, while the Hurricanes have won five consecutive games. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Miami Hurricanes ATS Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Hurricanes defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 83-62, while the Wolfpack beat the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 105-55.
North Carolina State played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 8.8 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0. Mount St. Mary’s put up marks of 20.9 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Miami, on the other hand, dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.377 and a turnover percentage of 12.8. Lehigh was 0.197 and 20.4, respectively, for those same stats. Anthony Lawrence II had a solid performance for Miami, putting up 19 points and 12 rebounds. Torin Dorn played a pivotal role for North Carolina State with 28 points and nine rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the only contest between these two teams last year, 86-81. The Hurricanes’ 13.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wolfpack, who had a rate of 19.0. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Wolfpack’s Dorn has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Dejan Vasiljevic has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Hurricanes.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Miami offense. Miami ranks 111th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while the gambling defense of North Carolina State forces the fifth-most turnovers in the nation (25.9 percent).
North Carolina State vs. Miami ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 36th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Miami ranks 167th (35.3).
- The Wolfpack rank 38th in steals per game (8.1) while the Hurricanes rank 89th (6.8).
- Miami ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.7) while North Carolina State ranks 69th (3.8).
- The Wolfpack rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Hurricanes rank 137th (22.7).
- North Carolina State ranks 10th in assists per game (18.2) while Miami ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolfpack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 38.8, up from 24.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
