College basketball odds, picks and predictions for NC State Wolfpack vs Syracuse Orange. NCAAB betting free pick and best bet analysis.
Syracuse is the favorite and will set the pace, but its defense can't slow anyone down, which will be music to NC State's ears. The Wolfpack played a day earlier, but their legs won't be too wobbly. That might not guarantee a win, but they'll be in.North Carolina State found itself in a fight against Louisville in the tournament opener despite closing as big as a 10-point favorite, falling behind early and clawing its way back for a 94-85 victory without leading scorer D.J.
A frenetic pace doesn’t help Syracuse’s cause on the defensive end, either. The Orange run one of the fastest tempos in the land, which means a surplus of possessions for foes. On average, opponents attempt just shy of 61 shots per game . Syracuse has leaned into its offense in the final weeks of ACC play, getting involved in several shootouts. Only two of its last 11 opponents scored fewer than 76 points, with the Orange allowing an average of 81.5 points per game in that span.
Casey Morsell had a monster game against UL and was very aggressive, picking up 13 of his 25 points from the foul line.Early odds opened NC State as a 1.5-point neutral site favorite for this Round 2 matchup, despite coming in with a rest disadvantage, losing both games to Syracuse this season, and the unknown status of not only star scorer D.J. Horne but also key reserve Dennis Parker Jr.
The Wolfpack entered the postseason a bit underrated due to a challenging final stretch of schedule. North Carolina State not only played five of its final eight games on the road, but finished the season at North Carolina, versus Duke, and at Pitt — taking on three of the Top 4 seeds in eight days. Syracuse scored 87 points in Raleigh on February 20, shooting 51% from the field and 9-for-17 from beyond the arc. The Orange put up 77 points versus NC State at home back on January 27, holding off a Wolfpack charge in the second half to win 77-65 as 1-point home dogs. Syracuse is 6-9 SU and ATS on the road or at neutral sites.
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