William & Mary Tribe started the 2022 season unevenly at 3-4. The Tribe face their most daunting test yet as they travel to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on NC State Wolfpack. The Wolfpack have looked impressive in the season so far, with their only loss coming to #3 Kansas. William & Mary may contend for the CAA, but the ACC is a different challenge altogether. Can the Tribe keep the game close, or will the Wolfpack throttle the opposition?
William & Mary Tribe vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: Betting Odds
Without a glance at the spread, you could tell that North Carolina State Wolfpack would be the favorite in this one. William & Mary have beaten Radford, Army, and Mid-Atlantic Christian University so far. Predictably, they have struggled against higher-caliber opponents such as Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh. NC State are crème de la crème at this level at it would be an achievement to beat them.
NC State however, have not exactly played a la Murderer's Row so far, but they have won by double-digits in five of their six victories in 2022.
To further complicate matters for the Tribe, they are 0-3 away from home, and NC State Wolfpack are 4-0 in the friendly confines of the PNC Arena.
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William & Mary Tribe vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: Match Details
Fixture: William & Mary Tribe @ North Carolina State Wolfpack
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 pm ET
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
William & Mary Tribe vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack: Prediction
NC State come at you in several ways on the offensive end of the court. The Wolfpack have the right balance, with four players contributing towards scoring in double-digits. Jarkel Joiner is a prolific scorer who sets the tone for the Wolfpack as one of the most underrated shooters in college basketball. Joiner shoots over 50% from the floor, 86% from the stripe, and over 40% from deep. Terquavion Smith is the floor leader for NC State, averaging 16 points per game while leading the team in assists and steals. The Wolfpack come at you with a multi-guard lineup that can drive and dish with the best of them. NC State will cause headaches for William & Mary all game long, as the Tribe has not seen this combination of speed, athleticism, and shooting so far. NC State have a bit too much firepower for the Tribe. The Wolfpack take this one from start to finish, covering the spread in the process.
Final Prediction: Wolfpack -21 (-115)
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