North Carolina State takes to the basketball court against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, hoping to send the Panthers to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Petersen Events Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Carolina State Wolfpack opened as -7-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-12 and 8-8 ATS Pittsburgh Panthers will face the 13-7 North Carolina State Wolfpack, who own a 7-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Pittsburgh Panthers are 3-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the North Carolina State Wolfpack are 10-6.
This game puts the Pittsburgh Panthers, most recently No. 303 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, who rate No. 206 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pittsburgh has the nation's No. 258-rated offensive output, at 64.25 PPG. The visiting North Carolina State Wolfpack defense ranks No. 160 allowing on average 72.75 PPG. The Panthers FG% has averaged 42.76% so far, less than the Pittsburgh Wolfpack marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.47% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wolfpack wasted a 28-point performance from Omer Yurtseven in losing to Miami 86-81 on Sunday at PNC Arena.
Pittsburgh was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Duke and falling by a 81-54 score at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
North Carolina State at North Carolina, Saturday, January 27th
Pittsburgh at Syracuse, Saturday, January 27th