Duke vs. NC State Betting Pick: Can DJ Horne, Wolfpack Shock the Blue Devils?
The No. 9 Duke Blue Devils take on the NC State Wolfpack in an ACC matchup tonight in what should be a great game. Can DJ Horne and the Wolfpack shock the Blue Devils? Hammering Hank provides his betting pick for the game.
Hammering Hank - March 4, 2024, 4:23 PM EST
5 minDuke vs. NC State Betting Pick: Can DJ Horne, Wolfpack Shock the Blue Devils?
The No. 9 Duke Blue Devils head over to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on the 17-12 NC State Wolfpack. This game will be massive for the conference as NC State looks to improve their seed in the tournament and for Duke as well, they have a chance to inch towards UNC in the tight ACC standings making the game versus them for the conference title. This will be a great game as I think this will be closer than most people think. I have you covered for this game, let's lock in!
DUKE VS. NC STATE DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 4, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
DUKE VS. NC STATE PREDICTION
Duke is 23-6 and have won seven of their last eight games. Duke has not played NC State this year, but they find themselves on the road tonight where they are 6-4 away from Cameron Indoor. Duke is led by sophomore center Kyle Filipowski who is having an insane season. Filipowski averages 16.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG, and 1.5 BPG. Filipowski is one of the best big man in the ACC, and he has an interesting matchup tonight with big man Burns from NC State.
NC State is 9-9 in ACC play and looking for their 10th win tonight at home. NC State is coming off two straight losses, both on the road, but can they get a win at home tonight? NC State has been solid at home with a 12-4 record and I expect this place to be a factor tonight. The Wolfpack are led by senior guard DJ Horne who averages 17.6 PPG and 1.3 steals per game. Horne is averaging over 18 PPG at home, and recently dropped 20 points versus North Carolina in their last outing. I expect him to have a monster game tonight against this Duke team.
Keys to the game for NC State:
- Win the rebounding battle
- Create Turnovers
- Force Tough Shots
- Convert at the Free Throw Line
- DJ Horne Scores 20+ Points
If NC State can just do three of these things, I think that they could potentially win outright tonight. I think this game will be a close one with the crowd coming to life and rattling this Blue Devils team. DJ Horne will be a factor as NC State is only as good as he is. Keep an eye on No. 0 tonight. I think this will be a one possession game to the final buzzer. This is a must watch game tonight.
Take NC State +6.5 tonight! Let's cash!
DUKE VS. NC STATE Betting Pick
NC State +6.5 (-110) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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