The Florida State Seminoles welcome the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Donald L. Tucker Center as a modest 2.5-point favorite for tonight’s February 27th cross-conference duel. Both teams will be eager to secure a win and improve their Atlantic Coast Conference seeding, but at the same time, they have not found much success against conference rivals.
The visiting Wolfpack has an overall record of 17-10 and a 9-7 record in the ACC, while their host Seminoles are slightly worse, with a 14-13 record this season and an 8-8 record within the conference. These two programs last met in February when the Wolfpack secured a 94-66 home win. Let’s preview the odds for a bet with a Betway sports promo code on this upcoming match.
The Wolfpack Hopes to Regain Momentum
North Carolina State arrives in Florida after defeating Boston College 81-70 on Saturday and currently occupies the 7th seed in the ACC. The Wolfpack is one of the more resilient teams this season, managing to bounce back after challenging defeats and stay competitive.
However, NC State is not an offensive juggernaut, averaging 76 points per game and ranking 108th in the nation in scoring offense. This team shoots 44.2% from the field and 33.6% from the three-point line and, on average, makes 7.1 three-pointers per contest.
The Wolfpack struggles with rebounding, averaging 35.5 boards per night, and they can improve defensively. This team allows 71.4 points per night. Four players on the roster average double figures, with DJ Horne leading the pack with 17.6 points, DJ Burns Jr. contributing 12.2 points, and Casey Morsell and Jayden Taylor each scoring 11.4 points per contest. If one thing has been evident about NC State, this team can triumph under pressure.
The Seminoles Need to Bounce Back
Florida State is returning home after a road loss of 74-63 at Clemson. The Seminoles have lost six out of their last eight games, resulting in a drop in the standings in the ACC, and at the moment, Florida State is the 9th team in the conference, but it should not be underestimated.
The Seminoles match the Wolfpack in most statistical categories. Florida State averages 76 points per game with a 45.1% field goal and 31.8% for three-point. This team has 33.7 rebounds per contest but is not taking advantage of the charity strip, shooting free throws with 69.1% efficiency. Defensively, the Seminoles concede, on average, 74.8 points per night.
The most productive player is Jamir Watkins, generating 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Darin Green Jr. contributes 11.4 points per game. Florida State has good rotational players, but injuries are an issue, especially in the absence of Cam'Ron Fletcher.
Betting Prediction and Odds
The Seminoles have been inconsistent in the past two months, but the Wolfpack is not finding success as the visiting team, with a 4-4 record as a road team this season. NC State has the better defensive team, which can be a determining factor, considering both teams are not offensive powerhouses.
The betting apps offer -135 odds on a Seminoles moneyline bet, while the underdog Wolfpack gets +114 odds for the same bet. Covering the 2.5-point spread is worth -110 odds for both teams. The total is 150 points with -115 odds for the Over and -105 for the Under bet. NC State's depth and defensive play can enable them to surprise the home team in this highly anticipated ACC matchup.
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