The North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-1) and the Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) face off in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort. Action starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 24, 2017, and it can be seen on ESPN2.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Preview
The Volunteers fell to the No. 5 Villanova Wildcats in their last game, 85-76. Grant Williams put together a solid game for Tennessee, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Villanova did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (33-37; 89.2 percent). Tennessee, meanwhile, forced the Wildcats into a turnover percentage of 20.4 (above their season average of 15.3).
In the Wolfpack’s last matchup, they were beaten by the UNI Panthers, 64-60. Omer Yurtseven was North Carolina State’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting. UNI did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (17-22; 77.3 percent). North Carolina State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 33.5).
Tennessee should have an edge on the offensive glass in this meeting. Dating back to last season, the Volunteers rank 65th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while North Carolina State ranks 282nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Tennessee Volunteers vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Wolfpack rank 215th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Volunteers rank 269th (18.4).
- Tennessee averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. North Carolina State ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Wolfpack rank 60th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Volunteers rank 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Tennessee averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. North Carolina State ranks 199th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
