The Pittsburgh Panthers will face the NC State Wolfpack in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Friday night. The Panthers are 5-3 for the season and are currently on a four-game streak.
The Wolfpack are 7-1 for the season and are currently on a three-game winning streak. They defeated the William & Mary Tribe in their last game and covered the spread as favorites, while the Panthers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats and covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs.
Pittsburgh vs. NC State Betting Odds
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Pittsburgh vs. NC State Match Details
Fixture: Pittsburgh Panthers at NC State Wolfpack
Date and Time: Friday, December 2 at 7:00 PM ET
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
Pittsburgh vs. NC State Key Stats
The Panthers are confident going into their conference debut. After the first four games, they had a record of 1-3, but since then, they have won four straight games. Their most memorable victory came in their most recent game, where they humiliated Northwestern by a score of 87-58 on Monday night in a contest where Pittsburgh was listed as the underdog by 8.5 points.
In the ACC preseason poll, the Panthers were picked to place second-to-last. The Panthers' offense is booming, scoring at least 80 points in three straight games. They are currently averaging 73.3 points per game, which ranks them 176th overall. They are ranked 150th since they are only allowing 67.3 points from opponents.
The NC State Wolfpack is attempting to make it three wins in a row. They are having a fantastic season and have picked up a few noteworthy victories. The Wolfpack's lone loss came against Kansas by a score of 80-74, but since then, they have triumphed over Dayton and Butler.
The Wolfpack are ranked 50th in the country among all college basketball teams. According to the ACC preseason media poll, they were predicted to place 10th, but it already looks like they will do better. The Wolfpack are unbeaten at home and rank 34th with an average of 83 points. They are 105th in the nation in terms of average points allowed, giving up only 65.4 per game.
Pittsburgh vs. NC State Betting Prediction
The Panthers are performing well and have now won four straight games thanks to their consistent offensive output. They had three straight performances with 80 or more points scored. Although the Wolfpack are performing well, this is a big spread for the conference's first game.
These adversaries are also competitive in terms of defense. Considering the Panthers' recent performances, have faith in their offense. They defeated Northwestern, a DI club with the 21st-best adjusted defensive efficiency, by a score of 87 points. The Panthers might win tonight and cover the spread.
Pick: Panthers +10.5 (-115)
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