NC State vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Round of 64
In Thursday's Round of 64, the NC State Wolfpack take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Pittsburgh. Can the ACC Champions advance to the Round of 32 or will the Red Raiders play spoil? Matt McCuen provides his NC State vs. Texas Tech prediction.
Matt McCuen - March 21, 2024, 3:30 PM EDT
5 minNC State vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Round of 64
The North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will clash on Thursday night in the Round of 64.
The winner of this game will match up with either Kentucky or Oakland.
NC State vs. Texas Tech DATE, TIME, WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 21, 2024
- Game Time: 9:40 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
NC State vs. Texas Tech Odds
- Spread: NC State +4.5 (+100), Texas Tech -4.5 (-112)
- Total Odds: O 145.5 (-108), U 145.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: NC State (+180), Texas Tech (-196)
NC State vs. Texas Tech Prediction
A week ago, not many people had the Wolfpack as a part of March Madness on their bingo cards.
NC State shocked the league and took down the top three seeds in the ACC to earn an automatic bid.
The win added two years to the contract of head coach Kevin Keatts.
The Wolfpack rank 63rd in the NET, supporting a record of 2-4 vs top 25 teams.
Senior DJ Horne leads the team with 16.9 points per game.
Big man DJ Burns was the star of the ACC tournament and has become America's Golden Boy. Burns has averaged 12.4 points and 4.0 rebounds.
Stanford transfer Michael O'Connell leads the Wolfpack with 3.0 assists per game.
NC State has scored 76.36 points per game while allowing 72.69.
Texas Tech rolls into this game with a record of 23-10.
This was a team that began the season with numerous question marks.
The Red Raiders feel good about their play entering the tournament.
Tech ranks 27th in NET and ranks 42nd in strength of schedule.
The Red Raiders finished the season with a 6-5 record against Top 25 teams.
Las Vegas native Pop Isaacs leads the team with 15.9 points per game.
Senior Joe Toussaint leads the Red Raiders with 4.3 assists while adding 12.1 points.
Darrion Williams has averaged 11.4 points and a team-best 7.5 rebounds.
Tech has scored 75.58 points per game while allowing 69.33.
NC State vs. Texas Tech Pick
NC State's story has been fun, but this is a total mismatch.
The guard play for the Red Raiders, headlined by Pop Isaacs, will be too much for the Wolfpack.
Tech is a strong defensive team that will limit the production of NC State this afternoon.
Pick: Texas Tech -4.5 -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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