GAME: #861 NC State vs #862 Duke
TIME: 3/2/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Duke -12.5
TOTAL: 152
SPORTSBOOK: BetOnline.ag
The North Carolina State Wolfpack (18-11, 9-9) has a tough ACC match-up against the #7 Duke Blue Devils (23-6, 13-5) at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. In their last game, Duke lost on the road to Virginia by a score of 50-52 while NC State beat Pittsburgh by a score of 77-73. The teams last met on Feb. 19, when the Wolfpack shot 45.1% from the field while holding Duke’s shooters to just 37.7% en route to an 88-66 victory.
NC STATE WOLFPACK
The North Carolina State Wolfpack are averaging 74 points per game on 44% field-goal shooting while adding 7 three-pointers, 9 offensive rebounds, and 12.1 turnovers on the offensive end. The Wolfpack are allowing 69 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 14.3 turnovers and adding 6.6 steals and 3.4 blocks per game on the defensive end. NC State is led by C.J. Bryce who is averaging 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and two assists per game.
DUKE BLUE DEVILS
The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 82 points per game on 47% field goal shooting adding 7 three-pointers, 11.2 offensive rebounds, and 13.3 turnovers per game on the offensive end. The Blue Devils are allowing 67 points per game on 41% field-goal shooting while forcing 15.3 turnovers and adding 7.4 steals and four blocks per game on the defensive end. Duke is led by Vernon Carey jr. who’s averaging 17.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game along with Tre Jones who’s adding 16.1 points and 6.3 assists per game.
NC STATE vs DUKE PREDICTION
The Blue Devils will be seeking revenge on NC State after being humiliated in the first match-up in Raleigh. Duke will also be anxious to get back on their home court to get their offense flowing again after the disappointing season-low 50 points against UVA. Duke has won its last 5 home games, scoring an average of 84 points(Ranked 4th in the NCAA). North Carolina State is a perfect 7-0 when the team makes 9 or more 3-pointers. The Wolfpack are 11-11 when the team hits less than 9 threes. Unless the Wolfpack shoot lights-out like they did on their home court they will have no way to stay in this game. Look for Duke to win big on their home court to cover the spread in a high scoring game.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
NC STATE
- Over is 4-0 in Wolfpack last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 22-4 in Wolfpack last 26 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
DUKE
- Over is 6-1 in Blue Devils last 7 home games.
- Over is 5-1 in Blue Devils last 6 games following a straight up loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Road team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Duke -12.5 / Over 152
Fade the Public: Duke -12.5 / Under 152
Sharp Action: Duke -12.5 / no data
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