A nine-game home winning streak is on the line for the North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-5, 2-3 ACC) when they welcome the Miami Hurricanes (10-5, 2-3 ACC) to PNC Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wolfpack fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies, 72-58, while the Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers, 66-58.
Miami’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes had a rate of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.515), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.468). North Carolina State, meanwhile, held Virginia Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 24.9). North Carolina State was led by D.J. Funderburk, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Kameron McGusty fueled Miami with 19 points.
The Wolfpack won the lone game between these two teams last season, 87-82. North Carolina State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.4 vs. 21.4). Miami, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 17.4). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The high-octane offense of North Carolina State will battle against the porous defense of Miami. The Wolfpack rank 57th in offensive efficiency, while the Hurricanes are 304th in defensive efficiency. The Wolfpack figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Miami Hurricanes at North Carolina State Wolfpack Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 104th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Miami ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
- The Hurricanes rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Wolfpack rank 101st (6.5).
- The Wolfpack rank 100th in assists per game (14.1) while the Hurricanes rank 210th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- North Carolina State ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.8) while Miami ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Wolfpack’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
