The North Carolina State Wolfpack will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Duke Blue Devils at PNC Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Duke Blue Devils were listed as -3.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Carolina State Wolfpack sport a record of 10-5 and 4-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Duke Blue Devils have 13-1 and 8-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-4 for the North Carolina State Wolfpack and 11-2 for the Duke Blue Devils.
This game puts the North Carolina State Wolfpack, most recently No. 165 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Duke Blue Devils, who rate No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and North Carolina State has the nation's No. 39-rated offensive output, at 82.53 PPG. The visiting Duke Blue Devils defense ranks No. 179 allowing on average 73.93 PPG. The Wolfpack FG% has averaged 46.64% so far, less than the North Carolina State Blue Devils marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.31% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marvin Bagley III poured in a team-high 32 points for Duke on Saturday, as they defeated Florida State 100-93 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
North Carolina State was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Notre Dame and falling by a 88-58 score at Joyce Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Duke at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, January 10th
North Carolina State at Clemson, Thursday, January 11th