The North Carolina State Wolfpack will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at PNC Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the North Carolina State Wolfpack in this one found them listed as -4.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Demon Deacons was expected to move the line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Carolina State Wolfpack sit at 12-6 (6-8 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are currently 8-9 (6-8-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? North Carolina State is 9-5 OU, and Wake Forest is 5-10 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 193-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack and the No. 129-rated Wake Forest Demon Deacons in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Wake Forest Demon Deacons rank No. 122 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 36.47 per game. That compares with North Carolina State’s No. 95 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where North Carolina State is college basketball's No. 203-ranked team at 6.67 per game, while the Wake Forest Demon Deacons rate No. 81 with 8.59 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wake Forest got 21 points from Bryant Crawford but lost anyway, 89-71, to Duke on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
North Carolina State suffered a 68-51 loss against Virginia on Sunday, getting 16 points from Torin Dorn in a losing effort at John Paul Jones Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Wake Forest home to Virginia, Sunday, January 21st
North Carolina State at Miami, Sunday, January 21st